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.
On CNN’s State of the Union, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joins Jake Tapper to discuss what Vice President Harris’ candidacy?means for Democrats’ efforts to take back the House. Then, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker sits down with Jake to preview the Chicago convention, as well as the risk for protests targeting the DNC. Next, Jake presses New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu over Trump’s personal attacks against Vice President Harris. Finally, CNN Senior Political Commentators David Urban and David Axelrod and CNN Political Commentators Ashley Allison and Kristen Soltis Anderson join Jake to break down new polls showing Harris leading Trump nationally for the first time.
On CNN’s State of the Union, Dana Bash sits down with Republican vice presidential nominee for a wide-ranging interview. They discuss his attacks on Gov. Tim Walz’s military record, his criticism of top Democrats as “childless cat ladies,” the future of abortion under a Trump presidency, and much more. Then, former Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg joins Dana to respond to Vance’s claim that he and other top Democrats are “anti-child.” Finally, Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders joins Dana to discuss the economic message and policies he thinks the Harris-Walz need to focus on to win in November.
On CNN’s State of the?Union, Democratic Sen. Laphonza Butler, the only Black woman in the U.S. Senate, reacts to Trump’s attacks on Harris’ race and tells Dana Bash it's "the only card he's got to play." Next, Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin defends Trump’s attacks on Georgia’s GOP governor. Then, Deputy National Security Adviser Jon?Finer?tells Dana that the?U.S. is "preparing for every possibility"?as Iran threatens to retaliate against Israel. Finally, Former Republican Georgia Lt. Governor ...Show moreGeoff Duncan, CNN Political Commentator?Ashley Allison,?Republican Strategists Matt Mowers and Shermichael Singleton join Dana to break down who they think Harris should consider for her VP pick and Donald Trump's latest attack on a GOP Governor.
On CNN’s State of the Union, Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren tells Jake Tapper that Vice President Kamala Harris is “the right person to lead” on key issues in this election. Next, Republican Sen. Tom Cotton criticizes Harris’ record and calls her a “dangerous liberal.” Then, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz joins Jake to discuss why he decided to call Trump “weird” and whether he would serve as Harris’ running mate if asked. Finally, CNN Senior Political Commentator Scott Jennings and CNN Political Commentators Kristen Soltis Anderson, Jamal Simmons, and Kate Bedingfield join Jake to break down the new dynamic in the 2024 race and who they think Harris should consider for her VP pick.
On CNN’s State of the Union, Independent Sen. Joe Manchin tells Jake Tapper that he believes it’s time for President Biden to “pass the torch” and step aside as a presidential candidate. Then, Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson tells Jake that Democrats could face “legal hurdles” if they try to replace President Biden as their nominee. Next, Democratic Rep. James Clyburn tells Jake that he still supports President Biden, saying “he will be our nominee if he stays in the race.” Finally, Democratic Gov. Jared Polis tells Jake that “the burden is on” President Biden to show he can turn his campaign around and beat Trump.
On CNN’s State of the Union, Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey and Senate candidate Dave McCormick join CNN’s Jake Tapper to react to an assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump at a rally on Saturday night. Reporters Evan Perez, MJ Lee and Kristen Holmes; law enforcement analysts Jonathan Wackrow, Charles Ramsey, Andrew McCabe and?Juliette Kayyem; and panelists Ashley Allison, David Urban, David Axelrod and Kirsten Soltis Anderson join Jake for their analysis.
On CNN’s State of the Union, Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy tells Dana Bash that President Biden “needs to do more” to show voters he’s up to the job and able to defeat Donald Trump. Then, potential Trump VP pick Sen. Marco Rubio joins Dana to discuss Trump’s imminent decision on who should be his running mate. Finally, Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell, CNN Senior Political Commentator Scott Jennings, CNN Political Commentator Shermichael Singleton, and Democratic strategist Doug Thornell join Dana to break down the crisis embroiling President Biden’s re-election effort. The panel also discusses how much of an impact Trump’s VP pick will have on the race.
After President Biden’s rocky debate performance sends Democrats into a panic, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi joins CNN’s State of the Union and tells Dana Bash “let us not make a judgment about a presidency on one debate.” Next, top Biden ally Rep. James Clyburn tells Dana that Biden had a “bad performance” but blames it on “preparation overload.” Then, Dana presses Trump supporter Sen. Lindsey Graham about why Trump’s repeated falsehoods on the debate stage don’t give Republicans any pause. Fina...Show morelly, CNN Political Commentators Ashley Allison, Kate Bedingfield, Kristen Soltis Anderson, and CNN Senior Political Commentator Scott Jennings join Dana to break down the fallout from the debate and what it means for the 2024 race moving forward.
On CNN’s State of the Union, potential Trump VP pick North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum sits down with guest anchor Kaitlan Collins to preview the upcoming CNN debate, as well as Trump’s search for a running mate. Kaitlan also presses Burgum for repeatedly claiming that the US is a “dictatorship” under President Biden. Next, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul joins Kaitlan to discuss her advice for President Biden ahead of the debate, as well as controversial comments by a top progressive in the House who’s ...Show morelocked in a tight re-election fight. Then, former Obama adviser David Axelrod and former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker join Kaitlan to break down what they think the candidates should do in the debate. Finally, David Urban, Jamal Simmons, Bakari Sellers, and Alyssa Farah Griffin join Kaitlan to preview the debate and break down the different strategies Trump and Biden might take.
On CNN’s State of the Union, Jake Tapper sits down with potential Trump VP pick Sen. Tom Cotton. Jake presses Cotton over Trump’s comments on supporting Ukraine and suggesting he would consider blanket pardons for all January 6 rioters. Next, Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy joins Jake to discuss the Supreme Court’s ruling overturning a Trump-era ban on bump stocks, as well as to share his reflections on Sandy Hook shooting survivors graduating from high school. Finally, Scott Jennings, Ashley Allis...Show moreon, Shermichael Singleton, and Ashley Etienne join Jake to react to Trump’s pitch to Black voters in Michigan, as well as the Biden campaign’s efforts to neutralize concerns over President Biden’s age.
