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Each weekday, Dana Bash and a panel of well-sourced reporters bring you the most important political stories of the day. On the weekend, Manu Raju kicks off CNN's Sunday morning political programming with Inside Politics Sunday. Dana and Manu get answers from the people making headlines, explain the political stories that matter, and report on how the news will impact you.

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Blurred Lines
CNN Inside Politics
Aug 21, 2025

First: California plans to pass a new congressional map, but are Democrats making a mistake by joining the race to redraw the country? Former Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy joins us to discuss. 

Plus: Vice President Vance heads to a key congressional district in Georgia to pitch President Trump's signature by convincing voters it's good for what matters most to them: their wallets. 

And: New analysis on voter registration highlights deep trouble for the Democratic brand, as America looks several shades more red.