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Truce expiration looms, Henry Kissinger dies, Schumer condemns antisemitism CNN Tonight
The Israel-Hamas truce is set to expire at midnight ET, with the names of the next set of hostages to be released not yet received by Israel. Ela Shani is a 14-year-old survivor of the massacre on October 7th. She tells Laura Coates what she saw and experienced, after her father and many of her closest friends were killed. Plus, Henry Kissinger has died at the age of 100, according to his consulting firm Kissinger Associates. CNN Host Fareed Zakaria weighs in on the former US Secretary of State’...Show mores legacy. And, Majority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer, the highest-ranking Jewish official in American history, condemns the rise antisemitism in a passionate speech, calling it, “a five alarm fire”. For information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’.
Nov 30, 2023
Fragile truce violated, Koch backs Haley, Hunter Biden calls GOP’s bluff CNN Tonight
Israel and Hamas clash in Northern Gaza, violating their fragile truce, with both sides pointing fingers over an incident reportedly involving explosive devices. As CNN learns more about the psychological torture some hostages have endured, Laura Coates goes one-on-one with a family member of a recently released hostage. Plus, the influential Koch Network backs Nikki Haley to stop Trump in the GOP Presidential race. And, Hunter Biden calls the GOP’s bluff, saying he’ll testify publicly before Co...Show morengress in their probe into his behavior. Also tonight: the CIA Chief is in Qatar pushing for a broader hostage deal, Sports Illustrated magazine comes under fire for using A.I. generated content, and Sean “Diddy” Combs steps down as REVOLT chairman amid sexual assault lawsuits. For information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’.
Nov 29, 2023
Fourth hostage group freed, Musk visits Israel, Vermont shooter charged CNN Tonight
A fourth group of 11-hostages is released as the Israel-Hamas truce extends for 48-hours. Plus, Elon Musk visits Israel after the backlash he faces over an antisemtic conspiracy theory he posted on X. And, a Vermont man is charged with shooting three Palestinian college students. Also tonight: the ex-police officer convicted in the killing of George Floyd is stabbed in prison, Biden’s slide among black and Hispanic voters threatens his 2024 campaign, and the price of fame: Disney star Alyson Stoner recalls her ‘harrowing’ childhood career. For information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’.
Nov 28, 2023
Hostage release delay, Jamie Foxx allegations, rise in hate CNN Tonight
Israel’s Government says no Hamas hostages will be released before Friday, with the IDF stating, “this is a complicated process.. it will take time”. Plus, actor Jamie Foxx is accused of sexual assault in a new lawsuit. And, our panel discusses the rise of alleged antisemetic and Islamophobic incidents. Also, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade is to be led by the Alabama HBCU Marching Band. For information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’.
Nov 23, 2023
Israel’s Cabinet votes to approve hostage release deal CNN Tonight
Israel’s Cabinet votes to approve a hostage release deal with Hamas that would see at least 50 women and children freed, in exchange for a four-day truce in the IDF air and ground campaign in Gaza. A family member of multiple hostages joins to react to the deal, and ex-Iranan prisoner Jason Rezaian joins to discuss what release could look like for the hostages, and why he thinks "a lot of things could still go sideways”. Plus, a Georgia judge declines to jail a Trump election racketeering co-defendant over allegedly attempting to target witnesses using social media posts. For information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’.
Nov 22, 2023
The battle for A.I. CNN Tonight
After the biggest name in A.I. is fired, then dramatically hired by Microsoft, staff at Open AI threaten to head for the exits unless Sam Altman is brought back. Plus, is the rise of A.I. in music a threat to creativity, or a new tool? Grammy-winning producer Pete Rock and Entertainment Manager Ian Schwartzman join to give their perspectives. And, a federal appeals court strikes down a key tool for the voting rights act. Also, President Biden’s birthday prompts debate about his age.
Nov 21, 2023
Big win for Trump, Green Party candidate interview, ‘Overtime with Bill Maher’ CNN Tonight
The Colorado judge in Trump’s 14th Amendment case rules he “engaged in an insurrection”, but keeps him on the State’s ballot. Plus, Dr. Jill Stein joins to discuss the launch of her Green Party presidential campaign, responds to ‘spoiler’ candidate criticism, and shares her views on the Israel-Hamas war. And, ‘Overtime with Bill Maher’: Maher and guests answer topical questions from HBO’s ‘Real Time with Bill Maher’ viewers. Also tonight: major advertisers flee X in a deepening crisis for Elon Musk, and, how the right-wing media spreads antisemetic language.
Nov 18, 2023
Santos fraud saga, Musk antisemitism backlash, Sean “Diddy” Combs allegations CNN Tonight
Botox, fake loans and lies – The House Ethics Committee finds Republican Rep. George Santos misused his campaign funds. Laura Coates looks at the damning report detailing how Santos spent donors’ money, and is joined by North Shore Leader Managing Editor Maureen Daly, who first broke the Santos scandal. Plus, Elon Musk claims an antisemetic post on X is “the actual truth”, as IBM suspends advertising on the platform after its ads appeared next to pro-Nazi content. And, Sean “Diddy” Combs is sued...Show more for years of alleged abuse in a lawsuit brought by his ex-girlfriend, Cassie. Also tonight: videos praising Bin Laden’s US criticism go viral on TikTok, and – are we alone? A new book looks at the inside story of UFO’s.
Nov 17, 2023
Trump demands mistrial, 14th Amendment ruling, plea deal video leak CNN Tonight
Donald Trump files for a mistrial in the $250 million New York civil fraud case, claiming the judge is biased. Plus, a major ruling looms after closing arguments in the Trump 14th amendment trial in Colorado. And, after a co-defendant’s lawyer in the Georgia election case admits to leaking plea deal footage to the media, our panel discusses the public opinion impact of video leaks. Also tonight: Georgia prosecutors ask the judge to jail a Trump Georgia election interference case co-defendant for...Show more witness tampering, CNN obtains exclusive body camera footage of a Hamas militant documenting the terror attack on October 7, and the Senate votes to pass a stopgap bill to avert a government shutdown on Friday.
Nov 16, 2023
Fight club, targeted operation, chilling testimony CNN Tonight
Smurfs, fistfights and kidney punches: GOP anger boils over. Plus, the IDF launches a “precise and targeted operation” at a Gaza hospital. And, during a chilling testimony, the man accused of attacking Paul Pelosi with a hammer blames far-right conspiracy theories for his actions. Also tonight, new details on the expected timeline for Trump’s Georgia election subversion trial, and massive crowds fill the National Mall in the ‘March for Israel”. For information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’.
Nov 15, 2023
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