CNN Political Briefing

Political enemies have become unlikely allies as Congresswoman Liz Cheney is named to the January 6th select committee by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. David Chalian explains the significance of her appointment and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy's threats about committee assignments. Plus, the Supreme Court deals a blow to voting rights and President Biden acts as consoler in chief in Surfside. 

Incompetence by the New York City Board of Elections has thrown the New York City mayoral race into turmoil...at a time when voting and elections are already under fire. David Chalian explains how the NYC Board's mistakes contribute to the erosion of public’s trust in elections nationwide. Plus, the House has voted to establish a select committee to investigate the January 6th attack after Republicans blocked an earlier bipartisan effort. And finally, despite warnings of civil conflict in the re...Show moregion, President Biden is going forward with ending America's longest war in Afghanistan. 

In an effort to leave the Washington infrastructure drama behind him, today President Biden visited Wisconsin to tout the merits of the plan for middle class families. David Chalian explains what the hold up in Congress is, plus former President Obama's swipe at former President Donald Trump as he pushes to protect voting rights. Finally, LA County in now encouraging people to wear masks again regardless of vaccination status, showing that the Delta variant of the coronavirus could slow down the...Show more Biden administrations efforts in getting America past the pandemic.

It's been less than a week, and already the administration is walking back botched messaging on infrastructure. David Chalian explains why things are still on shaky ground even after last week's bipartisan deal, plus President Trump returns to the campaign trail even as he fends of potential criminal charges. Finally, the 2024 presidential race is already here for Republican presidential hopefuls in Iowa. 

As Pride month comes to a close, President Biden has a chance to lead the most pro-LGBTQ administration ever... but politics may offer some hurdles. David Chalian explains the history of Pride month celebrations, this administration’s LGBTQ achievements so far, and how Senate politics will likely get in the way of legislative progress.

After months of negotiations, President Biden and a group of bipartisan Senators have finally made a deal on infrastructure. David Chalian explains what it means for the President that compromise may not be completely dead in Washington. Plus, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announces a select committee to investigate the January 6th insurrection, and in a move that may quell Republican attacks on her handling of the immigration crisis, Vice President Harris announces a trip to the border.

President Biden unveils a plan to tackle gun violence and violent crime as crime rates rise across the country. David Chalian breaks down this next political battlefront for Democrats and what the Biden administration is going to do about it. Plus, politics in New York may be able to tell us a larger story about the direction of the Democratic party. And finally, despite recent defeats, the fight for voting rights is far from over for Democrats.

Democrats' major voting rights legislation is doomed... but in a small victory, moderate Senator Joe Manchin sticks with his party. David Chalian explores what it means that President Biden didn't put his muscle behind this effort, plus how time is running out on what the administration is actually focusing on, infrastructure, as bipartisan talks drag on. And finally, although the White House is on track to fall short of its 4th of July vaccine goal, the Biden administration says there is still ...Show moreplenty to celebrate.

It's the week before the Senate goes on recess, and its crunch time for two of President Biden's critical agenda items: Voting rights and infrastructure. David Chalian previews the President’s to-do list, plus the New York City mayoral race shifts into high gear as early voting ends. And finally, the Biden administration pushes to make the child tax credit a permanent fixture in America even as inflation concerns mount.

Last year on Juneteenth, the country was in the middle of a sweeping protest movement sparked by the murder of George Floyd. This year, President Biden signed legislation marking this historic day as a national holiday. On today’s CNN Political Briefing, Brandon Tensley explains this history behind Juneteenth, what else has changed since last year’s racial reckoning, and what progress still needs to be made.