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State of the Union

Interviews with: Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson

State of the Union

CNN

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3.41.2K Ratings

🗓️ 1 May 2022

⏱️ 40 minutes

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Summary

First, Dana goes one-on-one with Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. They discuss the pandemic border rule that has divided Democrats as the U.S. prepares for a possible migrant surge, the role of the new DHS Disinformation Governance Board, and Republicans' threat to impeach Mayorkas if they win control of the House. Next, Dana interviews Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson. They discuss whether President Biden is right to dismiss recession fears, newly released audio of Kevin McCarthy criticizing his fellow Republicans, and Governor Ron DeSantis' move to punish Disney for opposing Florida's law limiting discussion of LGBTQ issues in schools.After, the panel discuss the midterm elections and what messages Democrats need to focus on to win voters over in November. Plus, as Republican candidates battle it out ahead of Tuesday's primaries, is former President Trump still a kingmaker? Finally, Dana reports on a dark chapter in Polish history, where in 1968 its communist government forced thousands of Jews to leave the country in an anti-Semitic purge, which stands in stark contrast to the generosity and compassion the country is now showing Ukrainian refugees fleeing Putin’s war.Panel: Former Texas Congressman Will Hurd, former Obama White House Senior Director Nayyera Haq, and CNN Political Commentator Bakari Sellers.Hosted by Dana Bash. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

The Biden administration lifts a pandemic health rule, which could draw a surge of migrants

0:12.4

across the southern border.

0:14.1

We inherited a broken and dismantled system that has already under strain.

0:18.6

Is the U.S. ready?

0:20.1

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas will be here.

0:23.9

Plus, election season.

0:25.8

As voters worry about the economy, Democrats brace for a midterm, red wave.

0:30.5

I think the American people want to see a change.

0:33.0

Our Republicans prepared to lead, Arkansas Republican Governor Asa Hutchinson is coming

0:38.4

up.

0:39.4

And show of support.

0:40.6

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi emphasizes the U.S. commitment to Ukraine in a surprise

0:45.4

visit to Kiev.

0:46.9

And Poland is welcoming millions of Ukrainian refugees.

0:50.4

But 50 years ago…

0:52.4

When the anti-Semitic campaign started, we started losing France fast.

0:58.8

Is Polish generosity now a way to make up for the past?

1:09.6

Good morning, I'm Dana Bash in Washington, where the state of our union is showing solidarity

1:14.4

with Ukraine.

1:15.7

And we have breaking news.

1:17.1

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced this morning a surprise visit to meet with Ukraine

1:21.4

president Vladimir Zelensky in Kiev, making her the highest ranking U.S. official to visit

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