Kasie Hunt talks to the panel as anti-ICE protests spread across the country. CNN's Shimon Prokupecz is on the ground in Minneapolis. The Department of Justice opens a civil rights investigation into the killing of Alex Pretti. Independent journalist and former CNN anchor, Don Lemon, is arrested in connection with a protest at a church in St. Paul, Minnesota. Rep. Suhas Subramanyam reacts to the DOJ's release of over three million pages of Epstein files. Plus, the panel remembers actress Catherine O'Hara, who passed away at age 71.

Jan 31, 2026

Kasie Hunt talks to the panel as Border Czar Tom Homan plans a "drawdown" in Minneapolis. The panel reacts to a new video showing Alex Pretti clashing with federal agents 11 days before his killing. Rahm Emanuel weighs in. Senator Martin Heinrich discusses the status of talks between the White House and Senate leaders ahead of Friday night's government shutdown deadline. Plus, the man accused of the spray attack on Rep. Ilhan Omar is charged.

Jan 30, 2026

Dana Bash talks to the panel as President Trump issues a new warning to Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey in his latest shift in tone. Rep. Dan Goldman discusses the status of shutdown talks on Capitol Hill. Bishop Mariann Budde reflects on Trump's immigration crackdown one year after she asked him to take mercy on the immigrant community.

Jan 29, 2026

Kasie Hunt talks to the panel as President Trump says he intends to "de-escalate a little bit" in Minneapolis following Border Czar Tom Homan's calls with Gov. Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey. Democratic Rep. Jake Auchincloss weighs in. Plus, sources tell CNN that federal officials have been collecting personal information on protesters in Minneapolis.

Jan 28, 2026

Kasie Hunt talks to the panel amid renewed tensions in Minneapolis following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by a federal agent. Congressman Mike Lawler and Senator Ruben Gallego weigh in. Pretti's death ignites a debate over the Second Amendment.

Jan 27, 2026

Pamela Brown talks to the panel about new reporting that President Trump has privately expressed frustration that his immigration message is getting lost amid the Minnesota ICE operations. The attorney for the family of Renee Good shares the status of that investigation. Senator Richard Blumenthal weighs in on Trump's trip abroad. Plus, social conservatives push Trump to crack down on the abortion pill.

Jan 24, 2026

Kasie Hunt talks to the panel after Vice President JD Vance gives remarks in Minneapolis, in which he defended the ICE detention of a 5-year-old boy after his father's arrest, but also admitted that "of course there have been mistakes made" by ICE. Rep. Eric Swalwell weighs in. Plus, former Special Counsel Jack Smith testifies in a lengthy and contentious public hearing before the House Judiciary Committee.

Jan 23, 2026

Kasie Hunt and the panel react to President Trump's announcement of a "framework of a future deal" on Greenland. Ret. Admiral James Stavridis and Rep. Pat Ryan weigh in. Plus, the Supreme Court appears skeptical of the president's attempt to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve.

Jan 22, 2026

Kasie Hunt talks to the panel after President Trump gave lengthy remarks on his first year back in office. Senator Tina Smith responds to the DOJ's subpoenas of at least five Minnesota officials. Plus, 'Hacks on Tap' hosts David Axelrod and Mike Murphy reflect on the first year of Trump 2.0 and give their predictions for the 2026 midterms.

Jan 21, 2026

A source tells CNN the Pentagon has prepared 1,500 active duty troops for a possible deployment to Minnesota. A potential standoff emerges between Minnesota state police and the state’s mobilized National Guard.

Jan 20, 2026