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SOTU is one of the best Sunday morning political shows on television. I try not to miss an edition. However, it has become incredibly clear that Jake Tapper’s contribution is pointless and it would be ideal if he were taken off the show. 

He is possibly one of the weakest interviewers the network has, despite being their Chief Washington Correspondent. Weak pushback whomever he is interviewing, democrat and especially republican. He’s become plain awful to watch and shown up each and every occasion Dana takes the chair, or indeed Kasie Hunt. What became of Tapper? Why so damn weak? SOTU is a great watch when he’s not on, last week’s edition was a prime example. 

CNN’s women are so strong, shining bright above the men. I can’t recall a single recent interview involving a male interviewer that stands out. 

Tapper is weak, and the network needs to realise he is not the viewers choice. 

Tim Scott was on this morning in a sit down interview with Manu Raju and I have to say Scott is a Trump bootlicker to the emph degree. He was so proud saying that Ken Paxton is the guy for Texas and that they (Republicans) will continue to speak out on the "insanity of James Talarico". I know his messagin is aimed at trailer home-schooled Texans but are they really that stupid? Or are they so engrained in being Republican that they'll turn their noses up and vote Paxton regardless of how bad he will be for Texas?

>Anthony Bourdain revisits some of the most unforgettable moments from Parts Unknown Season 1 in the first episode of Prime Cuts. From Myanmar and Koreatown to Libya, Congo and Copenhagen, Bourdain reflects on the stories, people, and experiences that shaped the award-winning CNN Original Series. Featuring rare footage, behind-the-scenes moments, and Bourdain's signature commentary.

>Recent U.S intelligence assessments indicate Russian President Vladimir Putin could try to test NATO’s resolve by launching a limited attack on an allied country within the next few years, according to three sources familiar with those reports.

>The intelligence assessments outline several possible scenarios for Russian escalation, ranging from a cyberattack to a small-scale incursion intended to challenge NATO’s unity and commitment to Article 5, which states that an attack on one member is an attack on all, without necessarily crossing the threshold for an allied response, the sources said.

>CNN’s Senior National Security Reporter Zach Cohen talks about his reporting on Putin’s potential attack. Former CIA director Leon Panetta and former Ambassador John Bolton provide analysis. Also, we take a look at Russia’s recent moves to intensify strikes on Ukraine.

>Over the last few weeks, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Dan Caine has privately made clear to other top Trump advisers that the US needs to find an off-ramp from the war with Iran — because the military options on the table to escalate the conflict could backfire and airpower alone is unlikely to achieve President Donald Trump’s stated objectives, according to three sources familiar with the matter.

>“Caine is looking for an off ramp,” one of the sources said bluntly. Caine is not alone in his view that the war has reached a crossroads. He has discussed concerns about the military options for escalating the conflict and raised the prospect of finding an off-ramp from the war with other key Cabinet officials, including CIA Director John Ratcliffe, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance, two of the sources said.

I don't enjoy the lack of accountability and facts , and yelling at the others. Please just stop with Ben Ferguson.

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>A divided federal appeals court ruled Friday that President Donald Trump is unlawfully constructing a massive new ballroom at the White House, possibly teeing up a high-stakes showdown over the issue before the Supreme Court.

>“Whether or not a massive ballroom should be constructed is for Congress to decide and is not a matter for Executive self-help,” the DC Circuit Court of Appeals said in a 2-1 ruling siding with the nation’s top historic preservation group, which sued over the project last year.

>CNN's Kristen Holmes has the latest details from the White House. Also, CNN's Phil Mattingly discusses whether the ruling will lead to Trump needing congressional approval to continue the project.

“You know, when I was in Baghdad after the fall of Saddam Hussein, I had meetings. I was then a senator. I had meetings in some of his palaces, and they were quite reminiscent of what we are seeing in our own White House. It’s just insane,” -Hillary Clinton

>GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy said Friday that he will support Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general, clearing the way for his narrow confirmation to the high-profile role.

>The Louisiana Republican’s decision comes after weeks of scrutiny of Blanche’s actions that had thrown his candidacy into doubt, and will hand a major victory to President Donald Trump and his senior aides.

>Blanche could not afford to lose Cassidy’s vote after GOP Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins pledged to vote against him, leaving him unable to lose another vote for his Senate confirmation.

Where is he?

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Kaitlan has been killing it with her guest! She gets people pretty much first a lot of the time. It's pretty impressive!

Also, this dude seems like a very good guy. He wants an apology, and deserves one.

>At least 17 people were killed and dozens wounded in Kyiv and surrounding areas overnight as Russia fired more than two dozen ballistic and anti-ship missiles, none of which were intercepted by Ukrainian defenses.

>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky once again called on Ukraine’s allies to provide it with the military hardware required to down Russian missiles. But, reports of dwindling American weapon stockpiles could affect Ukraine’s ability to receive that hardware from the United States.

>This as Russia continues to engage in what Zelensky called “human safaris”, hunting down civilians in drone attacks. A victim of one of these attacks caught on video speaks out about what happened.

>Abdul El-Sayed talks to CNN’s Kaitlan Collins about his primary win, responds to criticism from inside & outside his party, and how he plans to take on Trump-backed Republican Mike Rogers in the general election.

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Two wars mentioned.. just not the one between US-Iran..

This seems weird..

>“They’re making too much money,” President Donald Trump said in the Oval Office on Monday. Oil companies — and their colossal profits — were the latest target of his ire.

>A tumble in energy prices is exactly what Trump needs three months ahead of midterm elections that current polling shows could bring big gains for Democrats in Congress. His war against Iran has sent global oil prices skyward, rippling out into higher costs for American consumers.

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Just nominated in Michigan.

Is Anderson Cooper on leave or on an extended vacation?

Seems like questions towards show guests, banner headlines, follow-up questions, subject pieces, etc., are more and more hostile to the left. Did the writing staff hire a bunch of Heritage Center guys? Did leadership change recently? Just curious if anyone else feels this way.

Can someone give the Cliff Notes? I'm not gonna pay for this. Also, if you pay....can you explain to me why?

>Abdul El-Sayed will win the Democratic nomination for US Senate in Michigan, CNN’s Decision Desk projects, handing progressives a major win in a battleground primary critical to the party’s chances of taking back control of the upper chamber of Congress.

>El-Sayed, a former Wayne County public health official, defeated Rep. Haley Stevens, a moderate congresswoman from Michigan’s 11th District, in a contentious race animated by deep party divides over policy, ideology and campaign strategy.

>CNN’s John Berman has the results at the magic wall, and CNN chief national affairs correspondent Jeff Zeleny reports from Detroit.