Next week, the House will officially vote on articles of impeachment. With the Senate up to bat, McConnell and Graham are unconcerned with impartiality, while Democrats float the idea of a second impeachment. Trump's anti-Semitism Executive Order is causing controversy. In a hypothetical head-to-head, Trump edges out Biden by just one percentage point, well within the margin of error-can Biden turn Texas blue? With Iowa less than 2 months away & after seeing some stalled momentum recently, Elizabeth Warren is trying to shake things up by going on the attack. SE hates to burst your bubble, but she predicted Trump wouldn't debate his opponent in 2020 and turns out, he's considering skipping the debates.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

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The Mueller Report and the Ukraine hearings were appetizers, but now dinner has been served. After years of alluding, threatening and in some cases promising to impeach the President, Speaker of the House Pelosi has formally asked that articles of impeachment be brought against President Trump. What we have to look forward to? A Senate trial in the coming month in which a Republican majority will decide whether or not to convict the President. Join SE as she speaks with "Primary Colors" author Joe Klein on possible consequences of the impeachment trial, Chief Deputy Whip Rep. Dan Kildee on what should be included in the articles of impeachment, Republican strategist Shermichael Singleton and Washington Post assistant editor David Swerdlick on the short and long-term effects of the proceedings, both political and not, and former New Orleans mayor Mitch Landrieu on how Biden has managed to stay strong during this long election cycle.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

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Enough is enough...12 witnesses, 2 weeks of public hearings & 1 thing's clear: there's a preponderance of evidence laying out a pretty straightforward assertion: that the President mounted a coordinated effort to pressure Ukraine into publicly announcing an investigation of his domestic political rival in exchange for a White House meeting and badly needed military aid. House Dems will spend next week preparing the impeachment report and the topic is sure to come up over Thanksgiving dinner conversation, so what's the consensus outside of DC? Swing district Democratic Rep. Elaine Luria talks to SE about where her constituents stand on impeachment. Joe Biden remains in the top tier of candidates, despite uneven debate performances... can a moderate like Pete Buttigieg chip away at his lead? What do Elizabeth Warren & Donald Trump have in common? They've both promised things they most likely can't deliver. Two months after saying he would ban the sale of most flavored e-cigarettes, President Trump now says prohibition is not the answer. SE thinks it's NOT ok, Boomers and Millennials, and it's time to reach across the generational divide.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

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Three credible witnesses testified publicly this week in the first round of impeachment hearings: Former WH Comms Chief Anthony Scaramucci weighs in on GOP spin & smears, then Democratic Rep. Karen Bass of the Judiciary Committee discusses what we can expect with next week's hearings. The first votes go down in Iowa in less than three months... enter another 2020 primary shake-up: Deval Patrick. Speaking of Iowa, some Democrats are wondering why the state has to be the first in the nation-is that a fair complaint? Donald Trump is, by definition, part of the elite so will his attacks on elitism track in 2020? Author of "In Defense of Elitism" Joel Stein joins SE Cupp to discuss. Roger Stone was found guilty of lying to congress and witness tampering this week.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

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You can sum up the environment in Washington with this analogy... Two giant freight trains were bearing down on Trump all week: Impeachment & 2020 Trouble. The GOP is reeling from testimony transcripts and Tuesday's election losses, but Democrats have to keep their eyes on the 2020 prize. Not just any Democrat can't beat Trump, which brings us to Michael Bloomberg, who's gearing up for a potential run. Several GOP lawmakers exchange dignity for Trump support-will it work for Jeff Sessions? Ways & Means Committee member Rep. Dan Kildee gives SE a preview of what to expect next week with the impeachment inquiry going public. Trump and Republicans demand the whistleblower's identity be released-the media's not biting.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

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It's official: The impeachment inquiry was formalized with a vote in the House this week. A member of the House Oversight Committee joins SE to talk next steps. Speaking of impeachment, what about the politics? Former VA Governor & Former DNC chairman Terry McAuliffe discusses the potential political fallout. The 2020 Dem primary race is heating up in Iowa & Trump's reelection campaign seems to be leaning into impeachment instead of running from it. For the second time in less than a month-a high-profile journalist has left Fox News. Trump wants to read the transcript of the Ukraine call in "a fireside chat" to show "it's a straight call."To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

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White House struggles to form cohesive messaging strategy amid the impeachment inquiry. Former GOP Congressman Sean Duffy & SE have a spirited debate about the dangerous precedent being set by Team Trump. Democrats are planning to hold public hearings next month: Foreign Affairs Committee Member Rep. Abigail Spanberger discusses next steps. Kellyanne Conway berates a reporter for mentioning her husband in an article. Trump's Syria decision becomes a key issue for 2020 Democrats, Rep. Seth Moulton joins SE with the analysis. 2020 Dems spent the day courting the African American vote in South Carolina. Rudy Giuliani talks about the Bidens & money in two accidental calls to an NBC reporter, so SE takes a trip down epic-butt-dial memory laneTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

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Defending the President's indefensible actions has become the norm for Republicans, but have they finally found their breaking point? John Kasich joins SE to discuss the GOP outrage over Trump's decision to withdraw from Syria & how it affects impeachment. Howard Dean talks about Democrats sticking to a simple strategy on impeachment. Earlier today, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced her endorsement of Bernie Sanders. Is that the boost he needs or is it actually a win for Elizabeth Warren? Hillary Clinton and 2020 candidate Rep. Tulsi Gabbard have a war of words. A discussion about how women voters are hearing the male candidates, and a tribute to the first all-female space walk.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

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When it comes to Congress and the separation of powers, Trump is not a fan. Rep. Debbie Dingell discusses how the President has been bypassing Congress on impeachment, and what House Dems plan to do to stop the obstruction. If polls are any indication, Trump's attacks on Biden haven't put a dent in his frontrunner status. In a move that sent shock waves through cable news, Shepard Smith announced Friday it was his last day at the network. Republican lawmakers are outraged over Trump's Syria withdrawal. New polls on the president are not looking too hot for him. A conservative paper slams Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for her "high-dollar hairdo."To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

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It's week two of the Democrats' impeachment inquiry and it was yet again an eventful one with House testimonies, State Department text messages and floods of Trump tweets. Rep. Brendan Boyle shares with SE that there are "at least two dozen" Republicans in the House concerned with the recent revelations surrounding the impeachment inquiry. Mike Pompeo defies House subpoena deadline to turn over Ukraine documents and damning text messages detail Trump admin pressure on Ukraine. The impeachment inquiry threatens to overshadow the 2020 campaign on both sides. Is Trump's Fox News firewall built to last? AG Barr under scrutiny. The leader of the free world silent on a fight for freedom.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

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