State of America is a daily news program on CNN International hosted by Kate Bolduan. An intelligent, informed and unbiased look at the American political system.

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President Trump claims Germany is controlled by Russia and says member nations should "step it up" on their NATO spending. What does it all mean for the alliance ... and world order as a whole? Join Kate and the panel.

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President Trump's pick to join the nation's highest court makes the rounds on Capitol Hill, where Democrats and Republicans have already drawn battle lines. And Trump heads to Brussels for the NATO summit, after telling allies they need to pay up (again). Join Kate and the panel.

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He was President Trump's ultimate loyalist ... now Michael Cohen is taking the fight for truth right to his former client. Plus, Trump prepares to reveal his pick for the nation's highest court as a former Senator will be the nominee's Supreme Court Sherpa. Join Kate and the panel.

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China hits back - hard - at what it says are $34B in "unjust" tariffs levied by the Trump administration. And President Trump is unleashed (again), mocking the #MeToo movement, political rivals and even former President George H.W. Bush during a raucous rally. Join John Avlon and the panel.

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Mike Pompeo heads to North Korea for a 3rd time, to talk nukes with Kim Jong Un. Will he leave with more than a handshake? And the U.S. government announces it is doing DNA testing to reunite immigrant children separated from their families. Join Kate and the panel.

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The reality show president & his next big reveal: "Who Wants to be a Supreme Court Justice?" We'll all find out soon. Plus, President Trump's message to NATO: pay up or else! Join @KateBolduan and the gang for today's podcast.

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Michael Cohen, President Trump's former personal attorney, breaks his silence -- saying his family comes first and that one day he'll open up about Stormy Daniels. But who is he speaking to? Plus, should ICE be abolished? That depends on which Democrat you ask. Join Kate and the panel.

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President Trump condemns the slaughter of 5 newspaper journalists in Maryland, saying the media should be able to work without fear of attack. And President Obama has a little tough love for his fellow Democrats: stop moping and get to work. Join Kate and the panel.

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Fireworks on Capitol Hill, as deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein pushes back on his Republican critics. And President Trump contradicts his staff - and his intel agencies - once again, declaring that Russia didn't meddle in the 2016 campaign. Join Kate and the panel.

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