CNN Inside Politics

First, Nikki Haley takes advantage of fresh momentum, but does she have the time and strategy in place to overcome the clear frontrunner, Donald Trump? Next, House Republicans find their narrow majority getting even narrower amidst the resignation of US Rep. Kevin McCarthy. Will this discourse open old wounds? Then, House Republicans prepare to turn up the heat on President Biden as his son faces more federal charges. Plus, President Joe Biden struggles to hold his coalition together. Biden tries to convince skeptics that the alternative is worse. Finally, what does the Government really know about UFOs? Some members of congress are trying to shed light on the Government's UFO secrets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First: Sex clubs, escorts, and a rented Lamborghini. That's what prosecutors say the president's son spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on instead of paying his taxes. His lawyers and his father's campaign say this is all about politics. Plus: Donald Trump is preparing to testify in his civil fraud trial. Why does he keep choosing the courthouse over the campaign trail? And: The president of Harvard is apologizing for failing to say calls for the genocide of Jews is harassment. Why is it so hard for so many to call out Jew hate? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nikki Haley was the target of attacks from the men around her on the debate stage last night in Alabama. She says they are just jealous as she collects new endorsements and climbs in polls. But she is still 20 or 30 points behind Donald Trump, who was once again a debate no-show. How did the former president make out? Jeff Zeleny is still in Tuscaloosa, and he kicks off our extensive analysis of the debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As today's show begins, we're standing by for President Biden to speak on the dire situation in Congress if it fails to approve more money for Ukraine. An agreement on Capitol Hill is looking quite grim right now as the White House is already warning about the dangerous stakes for the US. Priscilla Alvarez starts our in-depth coverage. Also on today's show: The results of a brand-new CNN poll on Joe Biden's approval ratings. Hint: They're not good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First: The stage is set for the fourth GOP presidential debate, with four candidates taking the stage - minus (again) the front-runner. Get ready for some fireworks between Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley but will either take on Donald Trump? Plus: Ukraine President Zelensky is preparing to make a direct plea to US senators for more money. With just days left to act and the world watching, will they say yes? And: The leaders of three of the country's most elite universities are on Capitol Hill right now answering questions about the terrifying rise of antisemitism. What can be done to stop it now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First: The first test of the 2024 presidential election is just six weeks away. Will the crucial caucuses propel a Trump challenger towards the nomination, or push him to a second term? Plus: As Israeli forces expand their fight against Hamas, we're learning even more of the gruesome, terrifying details of the way Hamas terrorists savagely raped women on October 7 before killing them. And: "A destroyer of democracy." That's what Donald Trump is calling Joe Biden. The president's campaign calls the attack is a "distraction" the American people will see right through. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First, as fighting picks up in Gaza, the US ramps up their warnings to Israel. Democrats call for a shift, but can President Biden contain the Political fallout? Our panel will discuss. Then, as Donald Trump faces legal trouble, Presidential Candidates descend on Iowa. But is it too little too late? And, the speaker of the House struggles to keep Republican hard-liners happy. Can the speaker overcome the chaos? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First: The House votes to kick George Santos out of Congress. His response to the historic move: "To hell with this place." Plus: Airstrikes, combat and bloodshed as the Israel-Hamas pause collapses. What can we expect next? And: We remember Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman Supreme Court justice, who died today at the age of 93. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First: Secretary of State Antony Blinken is on the ground in Israel right now trying to extend the pause as both Israel and Hamas say they are gearing up to resume combat at a moment's notice. Plus: George Santos is describing tomorrow's vote to kick him out of Congress as "bullying" and "theater." Will his fellow Republicans keep him in his seat so they can keep their majority? And: What did Kevin McCarthy allegedly tell Donald Trump after the former president refused to condemn the push to oust him as speaker? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Negotiators are racing to try to extend the temporary truce between Israel and Hamas. The current deal will expire in a matter of hours. A top official tells CNN he's hopeful they will be able to continue this pause. It comes as we are standing by for Hamas to release the final group of hostages as part of the current deal. CNN is covering this fast-moving story from all angles. We begin today with Wolf Blitzer live from Tel Aviv. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's show was preempted by a CNN Special Report: The Memorial Service of First Lady Rosalynn Carter. If you haven’t already, please check out CNN’s other podcasts and Showcasts at cnn.com/audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As today's show begins, Qatar has just announced an agreement to extend the Israel/Hamas truce for another two days. We're still waiting to hear from the Israeli government. It is also unclear when the hostages who were expected to be released today will make it out of Gaza. CNN is all over the region covering this fast-moving story, including Wolf Blitzer, who joins Dan Bash from Tel Aviv. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's Inside Politics was preempted by CNN's live coverage of the release of Israeli hostages by Hamas. If you haven’t already, please check out CNN’s other podcasts and Showcasts at cnn.com/audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's show was preempted by CNN's live coverage of the release of Israeli hostages by Hamas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 hours from now, a long-hoped for truce will take effect in the Israel-Hamas war. It is scheduled to last for only four days, but in that time, Hamas has promised to release 50 hostages and Israel is going to release 150 Palestinian prisoners and allow more aid into Gaza. Becky Anderson walks us through the outlines of the deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15 hours from now, we're expecting the first of dozens of Hamas hostages, who've been captive since October 7, to walk free out of Gaza. In exchange, Israel agrees to pause its assault on Gaza for four days, release 150 Palestinians from Israeli prisons, and allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza. That could include hundreds of trucks carrying fuel and supplies. For families of the missing, the past 46 days have been unbearable. These next few hours will be just as intense as they wait to find out whether their relatives will be among those freed. CNN is covering this story from all angles, and today's show begins with a report from Oren Liebermann in Tel Aviv. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As today's show begins, Israel's war cabinet is meeting on a deal with Hamas to free about 50 of the 237 people being held captive. It's been 45 days since over 1,000 hostages -- mostly innocent civilians -- were taken by Hamas on the Jewish sabbath. "We're now very close," President Biden said, adding, "Nothing is done until it's done. And we have more to say. But things are looking good." Our coverage begins with MJ Lee at the White House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First; Negotiators say they're nearing a deal to release some of the 237 people being held captive by Hamas terrorists. Plus: President Biden turns 81 today but the White House is keeping it low key, hoping to minimize concerns about his age as he fights for reelection. And: Tributes to Rosalynn Carter are pouring in following the former First lady's death at the age of 96. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First, Donald Trump tries to finish off his GOP rivals but with Nikki Haley surging in the polls, is there still time to take him down? Next, Israel may be on the verge of a deal with Hamas to release some of the hostages in exchange for a brief pause in the conflict. Then, President Joe Biden says he's heartbroken by civilian deaths in Gaza, but that it's still not time for a ceasefire. Will this handling of the Israel-Hamas war turn Democrats against Biden? If so, how much will it hurt his election campaign? And, the new Republican speaker Mike Johnson grapples with a house in disarray. What can the GOP majority get done? Our panel is here to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First: New CNN reporting about the Biden reelection campaign strategy, as they prepare for the probability of another race against Donald Trump. Plus: George Santos' days on Capitol Hill may be numbered. A growing number of fellow Republicans say they are ready to expel him. And: The IDF says it has proof that Hamas was operating underneath a hospital complex. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices