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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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Trump Spills to WSJ CNN Inside Politics
President Trump kicked off the new year with a remarkably candid interview in the Washington Post in which he talks about his age, hand bruising, aspirin use, and why he doesn't like to work out.
Jan 2, 2026
CNN Exclusive: CIA Attacks Venezuela CNN Inside Politics
In what could be a significant escalation in the US pressure campaign against Venezuela, sources tell CNN the CIA carried out a drone strike on a port facility on the Venezuelan coast. It's the first known US attack inside the country.
Dec 30, 2025
Trump's Peace Push CNN Inside Politics
President Trump just wrapped up a call with Russia's Vladimir Putin just hours after a face to face with the Ukrainian president. But did any of the sticking points get resolved?
Dec 29, 2025
Year End Review CNN Inside Politics
As the president, nears his one year mark. Manu dives into his polling slump and ask what's in store for 2026. Plus, with midterms on the mind, can Democrats actually land the plane? A Zohran Mamdanidigital guru joins the show to discuss what works best. And, Manu's most notable moments from a busy year in the halls of Congress.
Dec 28, 2025
Sunday Summit? CNN Inside Politics
Volodymyr Zelensky says he'll meet with President Trump on Sunday. Could we finally be on the verge of peace in Ukraine?
Dec 26, 2025
Epstein Docs Damage Control CNN Inside Politics
While many are focusing on last-minute gifts today, the Trump Administration is in deep damage control as they attempt to quell the fallout from the latest Epstein documents release. And additional documents are expected to drop throughout the next week. CNN's Kevin Liptak begins our coverage in West Palm Beach, Florida, where President Trump is celebrating Christmas at Mar-a-Lago.
Dec 24, 2025
DOJ Document Dump CNN Inside Politics
As today's show begins, CNN reporters are combing through more than 30,000 new Epstein documents released overnight by the Justice Department. Unlike the first tranche of files released last week that featured heavy redactions and few mentions of President Trump, this time we're seeing his name again and again. So what have we learned? The big headline so far, according to a 2020 email from a federal prosecutor in New York, is that Trump traveled on Epstein's private jet at least eight times, once with just Epstein and a 20-year-old.
Dec 23, 2025
MAGA Fault Lines CNN Inside Politics
President Trump's base is signaling a complicated path for the America-first movement, based on thousands of MAGA faithful turning out over the weekend for the Turning Point USA annual summit. Was it a turning point for the MAGA movement?
Dec 22, 2025
Unraveling the Epstein Files and the 2028 Race CNN Inside Politics
A deep into the heated controversy surrounding the partial release of the Epstein files, which has led to allegations of a coverup and questions about President Trump's handling of the situation. The episode also explores new CNN polling about the 2028 presidential election, revealing voters' preferences and key traits they seek in candidates. Additionally, legendary rocker Gene Simmons visits Capitol Hill to advocate for the American Fairness Music Act and shares insights on his relationship with President Trump and his views on the MAGA movement.
Dec 21, 2025
It's Epstein Doc Release Day CNN Inside Politics
Tension grips Washington as we wait to see if the Justice Department meet its deadline and releases the Epstein files by midnight. Whatever happens, Democrats are already crying foul, claiming comments from Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanch suggest they might not get everything that they are required to release.
Dec 19, 2025
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