Hosted by CNN's Jake Tapper and Dana Bash, State of the Union features interviews with top newsmakers on politics and policy -- covering Washington, the country and the world.
Jake Tapper is CNN's chief Washington correspondent, anchor of "The Lead with Jake Tapper" and co-anchor of "State of the Union with Jake Tapper and Dana Bash."
Dana Bash is CNN's chief political correspondent and co-anchor of "State of the Union with Jake Tapper and Dana Bash", the network's Sunday morning newsmaker show.
Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock tells CNN's Jake Tapper "the road to the White House goes through Georgia" and that "the contrast couldn't be more stark" between Trump and Biden.
Republican Sen. James Lankford tells CNN's Jake Tapper that he was reacting to his GOP colleagues claiming that "none of that is true" during President Biden's address on Thursday.
Democratic candidate for North Carolina governor Josh Stein tells CNN's Jake Tapper North Carolina voters have an "inherent sense of balance and moderation" and that Biden "can win" in the key battleground state.
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas joins CNN's Dana Bash to discuss a potential executive order to block migrants from claiming asylum if they illegally cross into the United States.
Judiciary Committee Chairman Sen. Dick Durbin tells CNN's Dana Bash that the Supreme Court's decision to take up Trump's immunity claims "makes it more difficult" to resolve his trials before the election.
Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin tells CNN's Dana Bash that Nikki Haley is not "being realistic in what she's trying to get done here" by staying in the GOP primary.
National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan tells CNN's Dana Bash that "history is watching" whether Speaker Johnson allows a vote on Ukraine aid in the House.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer tells CNN's Dana Bash "we will see differences of opinion" in her state's Democratic primary but encourages Democrats to "cast an affirmative vote for President Biden."
Former GOP Congresswoman Liz Cheney tells CNN's Jake Tapper that Donald Trump's threat not to defend some NATO countries "shows a complete lack of understanding of America's role in the world."
Former GOP Congresswoman Liz Cheney tells CNN's Jake Tapper that "I believe the issue this election cycle is making sure the Putin wing of the Republican Party does not take over the West Wing of the White House."
On CNN's State of the Union, Jake Tapper challenges Sen. Tim Scott over Donald Trump's silence after the death of jailed Russian dissident and Putin-critic Alexey Navalny.
Former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, who oversaw the Mueller investigation, joins CNN's Jake Tapper to discuss the special counsel report on President Biden's handling of classified documents.
National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan tells CNN's Dana Bash that "I didn't hear these same voices, which to me sound mostly like political voices, saying that when American service members were tragically killed by these same militias in the previous administration."
2024 presidential candidate Nikki Haley tells CNN's Dana Bash that "we can't wait one more day" to act on the border, and Trump "shouldn't be getting involved telling Republicans that wait until the election because we don't want this to help Biden win."
Democratic Rep. James Clyburn of South Carolina tells CNN's Dana Bash that Joe Biden "has not lost support among African Americans" after his blowout win in South Carolina on Saturday.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem tells CNN's Dana Bash that the state of Texas should enforce its state law and protect its sovereignty despite a Supreme Court ruling allowing federal agents to cut through the state's razor wire at the southern border.
Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi joins CNN's Dana Bash to discuss the bipartisan immigration deal in the Senate and divisions within her party ahead of the 2024 election.
Key Democratic negotiator Sen. Chris Murphy tells CNN's Dana Bash that there is a bipartisan immigration deal in the Senate and that it could reach the Senate floor as soon as this week.
On CNN's State of the Union with Dana Bash, Democratic Sen. Chris Coons responds to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's apparent rejection of a two-state solution amid growing tensions with the Biden administration.
Republican presidential candidate Gov. Ron DeSantis tells CNN's Jake Tapper "we're gonna do well" in the Iowa caucuses and says his campaign is "in this for the long haul."
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan and CNN senior political commentator David Axelrod join CNN's Jake Tapper to break down what to expect in the Iowa caucuses on Monday.
Former Vice President Mike Pence joins Jake Tapper to discuss the Republican Party's changing view of the January 6 attack, as well his efforts to rally American support behind Israel in its war against Hamas.
Democratic Rep. James Clyburn tells CNN's Jake Tapper that he's concerned that President Biden has not been able to "break through the MAGA wall" and tell the American people about President Biden's accomplishments in office.
Billionaire investor Ray Dalio joins CNN's Jake Tapper to discuss making clean energy profitable long-term and the likelihood of spending on adaptation rather than mitigation of climate change.
Climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe joins CNN's Jake Tapper to discuss expected climate extremes in 2024 and reasons why young people can remain hopeful.
2024 presidential candidate Gov. Chris Christie tells CNN's Jake Tapper that Donald Trump's comments are getting "worse and worse by the day" after Trump echoed Vladimir Putin at a campaign rally in New Hampshire.
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin tells CNN's Jake Tapper that "there is no timeline" for making up his mind on whether to launch a third-party run for the White House.
On CNN's State of the Union, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham defends Israel's handling of the war and says failing to defeat Hamas would be "the ultimate strategic failure."
On CNN's State of the Union, Progressive Caucus Chairwoman Rep. Pramila Jayapal reiterates her call for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, telling Dana Bash "it's what has to happen."
National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan joins CNN's Dana Bash to discuss efforts to free American hostages in Gaza and whether the Israel-Hamas truce can be extended.
Parents of Israeli-American hostage Omer Neutra, Ronen and Orna share heartfelt stories of their son to CNN's Dana Bash: "we will do anything to get him back."
2024 Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie tells CNN's Dana Bash that the "three to one... terms of this release are really lopsided towards Hamas" but is grateful some hostages have been reunited with their families.
Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy tells CNN's Dana Bash that President Biden deserves credit for working to "set a framework through which we can see more hostages released" by Hamas.
The cousin of freed hostages, Adam Baker, tells CNN's Dana Bash that his cousins, Shiri and Noga Weiss, are traumatized and that their father Ilan is still missing: "that is worse than an open wound."
Israeli Ambassador to the US Michael Herzog tells CNN's Dana Bash that "if Hamas is willing to or able to release additional hostages, then there will be an extended pause" in the fighting in Gaza.
Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer joins CNN's Jake Tapper to discuss the state of negotiations to free Israeli and American hostages being held by Hamas.
2024 presidential candidate Gov. Ron DeSantis does not condemn an antisemitic post by Elon Musk on X, formerly known as Twitter, in an interview with CNN's Jake Tapper.
On CNN's State of the Union, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tells CNN's Dana Bash that "any civilian loss is a tragedy" but that "the blame should be placed squarely on Hamas."
On CNN's State of the Union, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan tells Dana Bash that Israel needs to be "targeted and careful in military operations... to try to avoid any loss of civilian life."
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan and CNN senior political commentator David Axelrod join CNN's Dana Bash to discuss the state of the 2024 presidential election.
Israel's ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan tells CNN's Dana Bash "the situation right now is shocking" amid a surge in antisemitism in the US.
National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan tells CNN's Jake Tapper that "the Israeli government should be taking every possible means available to them to distinguish between Hamas terrorists, who are legitimate military targets, and civilians, who are not."
2024 presidential candidate Chris Christie reacts to former Vice President Mike Pence's decision to drop out of the race in an interview with CNN's Jake Tapper.
2024 presidential candidate Nikki Haley tells CNN's Jake Tapper that "you can't fix Democrat chaos with Republican chaos" as the US House approaches two weeks without a permanent Speaker.
Republican Rep. Dan Crenshaw tell CNN's Jake Tapper that he opposed any Republican who voted against certifying the 2020 election, "I wouldn't have friends in the Republican Conference, because a lot of them did that."
National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan tells CNN's Jake Tapper that "anyone who is a U.S. citizen should have the right to free passage" out of the Gaza Strip into Egypt.
Israel ambassador to the United States Michael Herzog tells CNN's Jake Tapper that "any essentials that the Palestinian population needs, we will facilitate.
Former Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown, CNN Senior Political Commentator Scott Jennings and CNN Political Commentators Ashley Allison and Kate Bedingfield join CNN's Jake Tapper to discuss President Joe Biden's State of the Union address and Sen. Katie Britt's Republican response.
Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, Michigan State Senate Majority Whip Mallory McMorrow, Republican Strategist Doug Heye and CNN Political Commentator Karen Finney join CNN's Dana Bash to discuss the countdown to Super Tuesday and the state of the 2024 presidential race.
Former Presidential Candidate Asa Hutchinson, Democratic Strategist Adrienne Elrod, CNN Political Commentators Kristen Soltis Anderson and Ashley Allison join CNN's Dana Bash to discuss Donald Trump's landslide win over Nikki Haley.
CNN Political Commentators Kate Bedingfield and Karen Finney, CNN Senior Political Commentator Scott Jennings and Republican Strategist Matt Gorman join Jake Tapper to discuss the upcoming South Carolina Republican primary.
Democratic California Representative Ro Khanna, CNN Senior Political Commentator Scott Jennings, CNN Political Commentator Alyssa Farah Griffin and Democratic Strategist Adrienne Elrod join CNN's Jake Tapper discuss one of Joe Biden's biggest political weaknesses with voters: his mental fitness.
Democratic California Representative Ro Khanna, CNN Senior Political Commentator Scott Jennings, CNN Political Commentator Alyssa Farah Griffin and Democratic Strategist Adrienne Elrod join CNN's Jake Tapper to discuss the fallout from Trump's inflammatory remarks.
CNN Senior Political Commentator Scott Jennings, CNN Political Commentator Ashley Allison, Republican strategist Doug Heye and Chief Adviser to Bernie Sanders Faiz Shakir join CNN's Dana Bash to break down Biden's support among primary voters in South Carolina.
CNN Political Commentator Bakari Sellers, CNN Senior Political Commentator Scott Jennings, Michigan Rep. Debbie Dingell and Former DeSantis Deputy Campaign Manager David Polyansky join CNN's Dana Bash to talk about Donald Trump's last GOP presidential opponent: Nikki Haley.
Counting down to the New Hampshire primary CNN Political Commentator Karen Finney, Democratic Rep. Veronica Escobar, and Republican Strategists Amanda Carpenter and Brad Todd join CNN's Dana Bash to break down a new CNN GOP poll where Trump's lead over Haley widens.
CNN Political Commentator Karen Finney, Democratic Rep. Veronica Escobar, and Republican Strategists Amanda Carpenter and Brad Todd join CNN's Dana Bash for a first look at a new Joe Biden campaign ad on abortion.
Hours before the start of the 2024 primary race in Iowa, CNN Political Commentators Bakari Sellers, Kristen Soltis Anderson, Kate Bedingfield and CNN Senior Political Commentator David Urban join CNN's Jake Tapper to break down a closely-watched poll.
CNN Political Commentator Ashley Allison, Republican Strategist Brad Todd, Democratic Strategist Doug Thornell and Republican Strategist Amanda Carpenter join CNN's Jake Tapper to break down the campaign strategies of the 2024 presidential election front runners.
CNN Political Commentator Ashley Allison, Republican Strategist Brad Todd, Democratic Strategist Doug Thornell and Republican Strategist Amanda Carpenter join CNN's Jake Tapper to discuss the 2024 GOP campaign trail with just eight days until the Iowa caucuses.
CNN Senior Political Commentator David Axelrod, CNN Political Commentator Kristen Soltis Anderson, Former Congresswoman Mia Love and Representative Ro Khanna join CNN's Jake Tapper to discuss shifting Republican views on the climate crisis.
CNN political commentator Karen Finney, CNN political commentator David Urban, CNN political commentator Ashley Allison and Republican strategist Doug Heye sound off on the latest on the week in politics with CNN's Jake Tapper.
CNN political commentator Karen Finney, CNN political commentator David Urban, CNN political commentator Ashley Allison and Republican strategist Doug Heye sound off on the latest on the week in politics with CNN's Jake Tapper.
On CNN's State of the Union with Dana Bash, CNN political commentators Alyssa Farah Griffin, Kate Bedingfield, Ashley Allison, and Republican strategist Brad Todd react to Donald Trump's attempt to flip the script on President Biden calling him a threat to democracy, as well as Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis' fight for second place.
On CNN's State of the Union with Dana Bash, CNN political commentators Alyssa Farah Griffin, Kate Bedingfield, Ashley Allison and Republican strategist Brad Todd weigh in on Congress' vote to expel George Santos and Speaker Johnson's struggles to corral the fractious Republican majority.
CNN Senior Political Commentator Scott Jennings and CNN Political Commentators Alyssa Farah Griffin, Kate Bedingfield and Ashley Allison join CNN's Jake Tapper to discuss the crowded GOP presidential field and President Joe Biden's reelection strategy.
Dem Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Former GOP Rep. Barbara Comstock, CNN Political Commentator Kristen Soltis Anderson and CNN Political Commentator Karen Finney join Dana Bash to discuss a NYT/Siena poll where former President Donald Trump leads President Joe Biden in several key battleground states.
Democratic Rep. Hillary Scholten, former Republican Rep. Mia Love, CNN political commentator David Urban and Democratic Strategist Jamal Simmons join CNN's Jake Tapper to break down whether Kevin McCarthy's speakership can survive this week.
Democratic Rep. Summer Lee of Pennsylvania, CNN Political Commentator Bakari Sellers, CNN Political Commentator Alice Stewart and CNN Senior Political Commentator Scott Jennings discuss with CNN's Dana Bash the looming government shutdown and President Joe Biden's upcoming trip to Michigan
On CNN's State of the Union, CNN Senior Political Commentator Adam Kinzinger, CNN Political Commentators Karen Finney and Kate Bedingfield, and Republican strategist Brad Todd break down the shutdown fight in the House, Republicans' Biden impeachment inquiry, and some top Democrats' lukewarm support for Harris as Biden's running mate.
CNN Senior Political Commentator Scott Jennings, CNN Political Commentator Kate Bedingfield, Republican Strategist Doug Heye and Democratic strategist Faiz Shakir join CNN's Dana Bash to discuss Gov. Ron DeSantis' snub of President Biden in Florida, Trump's widening lead in the Republican primary and GOP candidate Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign.
CNN senior political commentator Scott Jennings, CNN political commentator Alice Stewart, CNN political commentator Kate Bedingfield and former Sanders campaign co-chair Nina Turner join CNN's Dana Bash to break down the latest in the GOP presidential race and more.
Former Trump aide Matt Mowers, CNN political commentator Kristen Soltis Anderson, CNN political commentator Karen Finney and former Biden speechwriter Jeffrey Nussbaum break down the latest in the 2024 presidential race.
Never Back Down Super PAC chief Ken Cuccinelli, former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, former Georgia lieutenant governor Geoff Duncan and CNN political analyst Paul Begala join CNN's Kasie Hunt on State of the Union.
On State of the Union, CNN's Jake Tapper speaks to CNN Senior Political Commentator Scott Jennings, Former Utah Republican Congresswoman Mia Love, CNN Political Commentator Bakari Sellers and Former Bernie Sanders 2020 Campaign Co-chair Nina Turner about the campaigns of the 2024 GOP candidates after their visits to Iowa this weekend, plus the appointment of a special counsel to look into President Biden's son, Hunter.
On State of the Union, CNN's Dana Bash speaks to Former White House Communications Director Kate Bedingfield, Former Trump White House official Farah Griffin, CNN Political Commentator Ashley Allison and CNN Political Commentator Alice Stewart about targeted attacks by Governor Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley on Vice President Harris as President Biden's age becomes a front and center issue.
On State of the Union, CNN's Kasie Hunt speaks to former Special Assistant to President Biden Michael LaRosa, CNN Senior Political Commentator Scott Jennings, CNN Political Commentator Karen Finney and former Chief of Staff to Vice President Pence Marc Short about former President Trump's steady lead over his GOP primary opponents despite his legal troubles, as well as President Biden's acknowledgment of his 7th grandchild following criticism from Republicans.
On CNN's State of the Union, Dana Bash speaks with former Department of Homeland Security Chief of Staff Miles Taylor, CNN Political Commentators Ashley Allison and Karen Finney, and CNN Senior Political Commentator Scott Jennings about new polls from Iowa and South Carolina showing Trump as the clear GOP frontrunner, as well as Florida's controversial set of new standards for how Black history should be taught in the state's public schools.
Democratic Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, former Trump White House Deputy Press Secretary Sarah Matthews, and CNN Political Commentators Scott Jennings and Karen Finney join CNN's Jake Tapper to discuss the state of the GOP primary, President Biden's strong fundraising numbers, and controversial comments by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
CNN political commentators Alyssa Farah Griffin, Ashley Allison, Bakari Sellers and Republican strategist Doug Heye discuss the path forward for Republicans in the Trump-dominated race for the 2024 presidential nomination.
CNN's Jake Tapper, in partnership with FactCheck.org, looks at statements made by President Trump about Iran and former President Barack Obama in his speech following Iran's attack on the Iraqi air base that housed US troops.
CNN's Jake Tapper, in partnership with FactCheck.org, looks at President Trump's claims about the Department of Justice Inspector General's report on the investigation into his campaign.
CNN's Jake Tapper, in partnership with FactCheck.org, looks at statements made by Rep. Jim Jordan that the GOP says clear President Donald Trump of wrongdoing.
CNN's Jake Tapper, in partnership with FactCheck.org, looks at claims made by President Trump about impeachment, China, healthcare and more at a rally in Louisiana.
CNN's Jake Tapper, in partnership with FactCheck.org, looks at claims made by President Trump after the raid that killed ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
In this week's State of the Cartoonion Jake Tapper explores the dances Sean Spicer could incorporate into his repertoire after his appearance on 'Dancing with the Stars'.
Now that the Ambassador to the UK is out over his controversial Trump comments, Jake Tapper imagines who President Trump would most like as a replacement