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Kasie Hunt brings key players into the arena for sharp analysis and panel discussion on the latest news in politics and culture.
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Kasie Hunt talks to the panel about what's next for the Middle East after the president and world leaders sign the Gaza ceasefire deal. Ret. Admiral James Stavridis weighs in. Plus, exclusive new CNN reporting describes a shakeup at a key US attorney's office.
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Kasie Hunt talks to the panel about new reporting that a social media post from the President, in which he addresses Attorney General Pam Bondi and asks her to prosecute his perceived political enemies, was intended to be private. Senator Amy Klobuchar weighs in. Congressman Mike Lawler joins to talk about the ongoing government shutdown. Plus, the panel discusses Trump's hopes of receiving a Nobel Peace Prize.
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Kasie Hunt talks to the panel about the indictment of NY Attorney General Letitia James. Senator Elissa Slotkin reacts. Plus, the Israeli government meets to vote on the Gaza ceasefire deal.
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Kasie and the panel discuss Former FBI Director James Comey's not guilty plea—and his lawyer's argument that President Donald Trump is behind it all. Also, Texas National Guard troops deployed to Illinois complete their training ahead of expected operations in Chicago. Plus, Kasie speaks with Amy McGrath about her campaign to turn a Senate seat blue in Kentucky.
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Kasie Hunt talks to the panel after Attorney General Pam Bondi's fiery testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee today. Senator Chris Coons, who questioned Bondi today, discusses. Plus, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek tells Kasie about her meeting this afternoon with DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
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Kasie Hunt talks to the panel about the unfolding legal battle over the president's deployment of the National Guard to Chicago and Portland. Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel weighs in. The president talks to reporters in the Oval Office. Plus, Virginia's Republican Attorney General reacts to the texting scandal dogging his Democratic opponent.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs is sentenced to 50 months in prison. Hamas agrees to "immediately" negotiate over hostage releases after President Trump's ultimatum on his Gaza peace plan. Kasie Hunt talks to Maryland Governor Wes Moore about the ongoing government shutdown and the state of the Democratic Party.
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Kasie Hunt talks to the panel as Speaker Johnson heads to the White House for a meeting with the president on the second day of the government shutdown. Lawmakers engage in a meme messaging battle. Congressman Jason Crow weighs in. Plus, officials up federal law enforcement efforts in Memphis and Oregon.
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Kasie Hunt talks to the panel about the unfolding government shutdown and who it is benefiting politically. Republican Congressman Jim Jordan and Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego weigh in. Plus, Defense Secretary Hegseth travels to Memphis to survey the federal law enforcement task force there.
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Kasie Hunt talks to the panel about the increasing likelihood of a government shutdown ahead of tonight's deadline. Retired General Wes Clark and Iraq War veteran Allison Jaslow react to what Secretary Hegseth and President Trump said today before hundreds of top military officials. Congressman Seth Moulton weighs in.
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Kasie Hunt talks to the panel as top Republican and Democratic lawmakers meet with President Trump at the White House about the looming shutdown deadline. Congressman Mike Lawler weighs in. Plus, Erin Burnett previews her interview with Zohran Mamdani tonight following Eric Adams' decision to drop out of the NYC mayoral race.
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Kasie Hunt talks to the panel about new developments in the James Comey indictment. The panel listens to an exclusive clip of what Comey was saying about Trump in the months leading up to his indictment. Trump's former attorney, Anthony Scaramucci, and Rep. Debbie Dingell all weigh in.
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Kasie Hunt talks to the panel as we wait to see if the Trump DOJ will bring charges against former FBI Director James Comey. John Miller joins to discuss new details in the Dallas ICE shooting investigation. Plus, a doctor weighs in on the health secretary's decision to review the abortion drug mifepristone.
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Kasie Hunt talks to the panel about new CNN reporting that the Trump DOJ is nearing a decision on whether to bring perjury charges against former FBI Director James Comey. White House economic adviser Peter Navarro reacts. Plus, Rob Reiner and Sheryl Underwood weigh in on Jimmy Kimmel's return to TV.
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Christiane Amanpour joins Kasie Hunt to talk about President Trump's speech at the UN today. Rahm Emanuel reacts to what Kamala Harris is saying on her book tour media blitz. The panel previews Jimmy Kimmel's return to air tonight. Plus, a primary care pediatrician who is pregnant talks to Kasie about the alleged link between autism and Tylenol use during pregnancy.
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Disney just announced moments ago that Jimmy Kimmel will return to air. The show will return tomorrow night on ABC. We break down what exactly Disney is saying and what more we are learning.
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Kasie Hunt talks to the panel about the fallout from Jimmy Kimmel's suspension. Senator Joe Manchin weighs in. Plus, the panel discusses the many jabs Kamala Harris throws in her new book.
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Kasie Hunt talks to the panel about the fallout from Jimmy Kimmel's indefinite removal from ABC's airwaves. Brian Stelter and Lisa France preview what may be next for the future of late-night comedy. Senator Mark Warner weighs in.
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President Trump speaks at a white-tie state banquet in the United Kingdom. NYT's Maggie Haberman joins Kasie Hunt from London. Senator John Kennedy discusses what FBI Director Kash Patel said about the Epstein files before the House Judiciary Committee. Plus, the panel discusses the Federal Reserve's first rate cut in nine months.
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Utah prosecutors release new details about the alleged Charlie Kirk shooter as they file charges against him. Kasie Hunt talks to the panel about this current era of political violence. Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett weighs in.
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