Former President Donald Trump has officially kicked off his 2024 presidential campaign amid multiple investigations into him, his business, and his allies. We examine if Trump’s grip on the party has weakened in recent years following his efforts to overturn the 2020 election and look at who may challenge him in the Republican primary. 

Guest: Kaitlan Collins, “CNN This Morning” Anchor & Chief Correspondent

Negotiators at COP27 try to finalize a loss and damage fund for nations vulnerable to climate disasters. The University of Virginia holds a memorial for those killed a shooting on campus last week. Meanwhile, a killer remains at large nearly a week after the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students. Ticketmaster has apologized to Taylor Swift and her fans. And a massive sinkhole is threatening to swallow a West Virginia police station.

Western New York is still feeling the effects of a historic snowstorm. FIFA’s president holds an angry press conference just hours before the 2022 World Cup kicks off in Qatar. A Georgia judge clears the way for early voting on the Saturday after Thanksgiving in the state’s US Senate runoff election. President Joe Biden is set to become the first octogenarian in the White House. And a police dog in Michigan pulls off a rescue.

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes was sentenced today - but a decision on restitution is still to come. Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed a special counsel to oversee two investigations that implicate President Donald Trump. Investigators found evidence of explosives on a crucial European energy pipeline. This weekend, the World Cup kicks off in Qatar, while President Joe Biden will celebrate his granddaughter’s wedding and his 80th birthday.

The Biden administration has officially asked the Supreme Court to intervene on its student loan debt relief program. Days after Election Day, we’re finally getting insight into some final races - and who might replace House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. We now know the whereabouts of American basketball star Brittney Griner, ending days of speculation. Twitter saw a second exodus of employees this week, casting doubts on its future. Lastly, Ticketmaster’s sale of Taylor Swift tickets this week ended up dashing many fans’ hopes. That’s garnering it attention from Congress.

The COP27 climate summit extended into the weekend because world leaders can’t agree on several key issues. Now that Republicans control the House, they plan to investigate President Joe Biden through his son. Police still don’t have a suspect in the quadruple homicide at the University of Idaho. Plus, the FDA just approved a new preventative diabetes drug and New York is expected to get pounded by even more snow.

Russian missile strikes continue in Ukraine, putting the country’s damaged power grid under extra strain. Closing arguments begin today in a seditious conspiracy trial of five Oath Keepers. The Justice Department is signaling it’ll go to the Supreme Court to reinstate Biden’s federal student debt relief program. FIFA says alcohol will not be sold at any World Cup stadiums in Qatar. Plus, NASA thinks we could be one step closer to getting humans on the Mars.

Many Twitter employees chose to leave the company after its new founder issued an ultimatum. The Biden administration is being criticized by the fiancée of the murdered Washington Post journalist for granting immunity to Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince. Uvalde’s acting police chief resigns, as new audio calls into question what authorities know and didn’t know that day. Plus, North Korea’s “brazen violation,” and the Theranos founder’s sentencing trial today.

The fallout continues after one of the biggest crypto companies went bankrupt last week - and senators are asking questions. After House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced she would step aside for new leadership, her Senate colleagues are reacting. American and Israeli officials believe Iran is responsible for an off-shore drone attack earlier this week. Idaho police gave an update on a quadruple homicide last weekend, but there are still many unanswered questions. Lastly, Wimbledon relaxes its dress code.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced she would step back from her party leadership position, leaving questions about who might replace her. Mortgage rates fell in the largest weekly drop since 1981, amid signs inflation is cooling in the US. A Dutch court sentenced three people for their role in the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 in 2014. A new study shows a spike in reported incidences of racism against kids of color. Lastly, Chinese President Xi Jinping scolded Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the sidelines of the G20 summit.