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Breaking news tonight, U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Pakistan tomorrow for talks with Iran, according to the White House. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is in Pakistan to meet with mediators, but his spokesman denied a direct meeting is planne ...  Show more

President Trump says “don't rush me" when asked how long he'd wait for a "unified response" from the Iranians, and tells Americans to anticipate spending more money on gasoline “for a little while.” Plus, a U.S. special forces soldier involved in the capture of Venezuelan Preside ...  Show more

Despite many conservatives speaking out against it, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is not ready to give up on a GOP deal that would fund the government before it runs out of money by the end of the month. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains the tricky situation McCarthy i ...  Show more

First, after a bruising fight, Kevin McCarthy finally grabs the speakership. But can he govern? Republican Rep. Chip Roy, the man who negotiated a deal to deliver McCarthy key votes, joins Jake Tapper for his first post-vote interview.  Next, Jake presses a lawmaker who's been ...  Show more

Kevin McCarthy’s bid to become House speaker comes down to the wire and a group of Republican hard liners continue to push their demands. Plus, how police tracked down a suspected killer through DNA evidence, the web, and his Hyundai Elantra in those tragic Idaho college murders. ...  Show more

President Biden is still looking for a bipartisan covid relief deal, while the Democratic leaders in the House and Senate signal they're ready to move forward without Republican support. Plus, House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy meets with former President Trump in Florida, ...  Show more