State of the Union
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.
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On CNN’s State of the Union, Dana Bash sits down with new Democratic Sen. Andy Kim to discuss becoming the first Korean American elected to the Senate, how he plans to navigate a second Trump presidency, and his concerns over the legacy of January 6. Then, outgoing Republican New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu join Dana t
Interviews with Republican Sen. Bill Hagerty; Republican Rep. Tim Burchett; Democratic Sen. Chris Coons
On CNN’s State of the Union, Dana Bash presses Republican Sen. Bill Hagerty over Trump and Elon Musk’s decision to torpedo a bipartisan spending deal and nearly cause a government shutdown. Then, Dana asks Republican Rep. Tim Burchett about Mike Johnson’s future as House Speaker after his handling of the government fun
This week on a special edition of CNN’s State of the Union, Jake Tapper sits down with former presidential candidate and Republican Senator Mitt Romney as he prepares to leave Washington after nearly two decades in politics. First, Romney reacts to Trump’s reelection and his controversial cabinet nominees, as well as c
Interviews with Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper, Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin, Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin
On CNN's State of the Union, CNN Chief International Security Correspondent Nick Paton Walsh joins Jake Tapper to bring the latest updates in Syria after rebels toppled the Assad regime. Then, former Trump Defense Secretary Mark Esper talks with Jake about the future of Syria and the Middle East after the stunning deve
Interviews with White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, Republican Congressman Mike Lawler, Democratic Congressman Jamie Raskin
On CNN's State of the Union, White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan sits down with Kasie Hunt to talk about the recent Syrian rebel offensive and the newly brokered cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah. Then, Republican Congressman Mike Lawler joins Kasie to discuss Trump's FBI director pick, Kash Patel
Interviews with Republican Senator James Lankford, Democratic Senator Tammy Duckworth, Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin
On CNN's State of The Union, Oklahoma Senator James Lankford joins Dana Bash to discuss Trump's controversial cabinet picks, as well as the next steps on immigration in the Senate. Then, Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth talks with Dana about Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth's qualifications, as well as concern
