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State of the Union

State of the Union

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 Hosted by CNN's Jake Tapper and Dana Bash, State of the Union features interviews with top newsmakers on politics and policy—covering Washington, the country, and the world.2023 CNN Politics & Government
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  • Interviews with White House Budget Director Russ Vought; House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries; Senator Chris Murphy

    Interviews with White House Budget Director Russ Vought; House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries; Senator Chris Murphy
    Jun 2 2025
    On CNN’s State of the Union, Dana Bash sits down for an exclusive interview with the man seen as the architect behind President Trump’s scorched-earth effort to upend the federal government, White House Budget Director Russ Vought. Then, House Democratic Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries joins Dana to detail his party’s plan to counter Trump’s agenda, as well as respond to a new CNN poll showing Americans frustration with the Democratic Party. Next, Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy pushes back against Republican messaging around President Trump’s massive spending and tax cut bill. Finally, Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell, CNN Senior Political Commentator Scott Jennings, and CNN Political Commentators Jamal Simmons and Shermichael Singleton weigh in on Elon Musk’s exit from the Trump administration, as well as early 2028 moves by Democrats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    47 mins
  • Speaker Mike Johnson, Senator Ron Johnson and Senator Michael Bennet

    Speaker Mike Johnson, Senator Ron Johnson and Senator Michael Bennet
    May 25 2025
    On CNN’s State of the Union, Jake presses House Speaker Mike Johnson on the impact the GOP tax and spending bill will have on the national debt and on Medicaid. Next, Republican Sen. Ron Johnson joins Jake to detail his concerns about the bill and his threat to sink it unless there are steeper spending cuts. Then, Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet joins Jake to discuss how Democrats plan to counter the bill, as well as his frustrations with his own party in the wake of Trump’s electoral victory. Finally, CNN’s Dana Bash has a special report from Italy on an effort to honor Jewish American servicemembers killed overseas during World War II. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Rep. James Clyburn, David Axelrod and Van Jones

    Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Rep. James Clyburn, David Axelrod and Van Jones
    May 18 2025
    On CNN’s State of the Union, Jake Tapper sits down with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to discuss Trump’s tariff policy, efforts to negotiate trade deals, and plans for the US to accept a luxury jet from Qatar. Then, Jake presses Democratic Rep. James Clyburn over his past support for Joe Biden’s re-election campaign amid new reporting about Biden’s health. Next, CNN Chief Political Analyst David Axelrod and CNN Senior Political Commentator Van Jones join Jake to respond to his reporting that top Biden aides hid signs of decline from the public. Finally, Jake previews his new book “Original Sin” and looks at the dilemma facing Democrats as they try to look ahead to 2028. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    44 mins
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