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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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Diplomatic Double Speak
CNN Inside Politics
Aug 19, 2025

Ukraine's future hinges on President Trump's word and shifting tone. One moment he's pledging support to President Zelensky and the fight for his country's survival. The next Trump seems to be reading from the Russian playbook. 

Also on today's show: Republicans are barreling ahead with their power grab now that Democrats are back in the Lone Star State. So what was the point of the latter's 15-day absence there? Dana speaks with one member of the legislature there.