Courting controversy. Yesterday, President Biden took to the stage at an historically black college as he struggles with young and black voters. And debating the debates. Biden and Trump agree to go head-to-head. How the historic face-offs can shake up the race. Plus, final hours. Trump’s trial nears its end as Republicans flock to Manhattan and Democrats dodge when it comes to their own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices ..read more

First: President Joe Biden spoke at African American history museum, commemorating the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education in an effort to bolster crucial support among Black voters. Plus: Israeli military recovers the bodies of three hostages in a tunnel in Gaza. Jeremy Diamond reports from Jerusalem. And: A New York Times report outside Justice Alito’s home displaying a “Stop The Sea;” flag after January 6. And a House committee hearing devolves into chaos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices ..read more

First: Joe Biden and Donald Trump don't agree on much, but they do agree it's time to debate. They both accepted an invitation from CNN to hold the first presidential debate on June 27.  Plus: It's round two of Todd Blanche versus Michael Cohen, as Trump's top defense attorney is trying to paint the prosecution's star witness as a sworn henchmen out for revenge.  And: Can Republicans pick up a US Senate seat in the reliably blue state of Maryland. Popular former governor Larry Hogan will test that after winning the GOP nomination for last night.  Learn more about your ad ch ..read more

On the beach. The testimony and the delays shaping the race as Biden criss-crosses the country, while RFK sends alarm bells ringing. Plus, isolated. Biden pleases no-one, new reporting as Democrats fret up and down the ballot, while the race for the Senate in Maryland gets vicious. The control of the chamber at stake. Finally, on trial. The other big court case kicking off today, that of Sen. Bob Menendez. We catch up with him just before his corruption trial is due to begin in New York, and as his colleagues call for him to step down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c ..read more

First: Joe Biden is doing what only incumbents can do, heading to a must-win swing state with the gift of jobs. Dana talks to a top Biden campaign official about the latest strategy for taking on Donald Trump.  Plus: Stormy Daniels is back on the stand tomorrow after dishing salacious details about her alleged sexual encounter with Donald Trump, right down to his set of pajamas. But does her testimony ultimately help or hurt the prosecution?  And: Kristi Noem's VP hopes may be tanking after she admitted to being a puppy killer.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho ..read more

First: Lashing out. Behind closed doors, Trump compares the Biden administration to the Gestapo as VP hopefuls descend on Mar-a-Lago just hours after that blockbuster testimony. Plus: Democrats on edge. Gaza protests split the party, leaving Biden in the middle. And: Republican rift. New reporting on the in-fighting plaguing the GOP. Finally: In the weeds. Amid historic movement on marijuana, the NFL legends urging Congress to ease up on pot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices ..read more

Protests intensify on college campuses across the country. Police are being called in to quell the violence and multiple arrests have been made. Our reporters and special guests bring you up to speed on the latest developments.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices ..read more

First: Campus clashes are growing and getting uglier, with police stepping up arrests. And in some cases it's devolving from war protests to blatant displays of Jewish hate.  Plus: We bring you new reporting on Hunter Biden's strategy to fight back against his critics, particularly Fox News.  And: Who will testify next in Trump's hush money trial? We let you know what to expect when court resumes tomorrow.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices ..read more

A new CNN poll shows Trump leading Biden 40% to 43%. Trump's delay tactics appeared to pay off, as hush money allegations roil the race. And new reporting on how that GOP plans to target red-state Democrats.Plus, boiling point -- as college campuses reel, Republicans pounce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices ..read more

Today's show begins at the Supreme Court where the justices appear deeply divided over one of the biggest abortion cases since Roe vs. Wade was overturned. The issue is whether an Idaho abortion ban prevents doctors from performing abortions for women who are having a medical emergency that may not be life-threatening, but is a threat to her health. CNN's Paula Reid and Meg Tirrell join Dana to break everything down.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices ..read more