Interviews with: National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel

State of the Union

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🗓️ 26 February 2023

⏱️ 40 minutes

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First, Bash goes one-on-one with National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, pressing him on Biden giving fighter jets to Ukraine and whether the US would support Ukraine taking Crimea back militarily. Sullivan explains the specific support Ukraine needs at this stage of the war, responds to a new report on Covid's origin, and discusses the US warning China about sending drones and ammunition to Russia.Next, the first Sunday show interview with Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel since her re-election. She tells Bash the GOP presidential nominee will accept the results of the 2024 election, and also that Medicare and Social Security are "not up for negotiation." Bash asks McDaniel if Trump will sign the controversial pledge that requires GOP candidates to say they will support whomever becomes the Republican nominee in order to appear on the primary debate stage. After, the panel discusses the state and federal government’s response to the Ohio train derailment, and Biden’s waiting game in announcing his re-election intentions, plus, if he should be challenged for the Democratic 2024 presidential nomination. Finally, a report on two lawmakers on either side of the aisle who share the common goal of passing paid leave legislation. 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	Unwavering support.
0:08.0	As Russia's brutal invasion enters a second year, President Biden sends more aid to Ukraine.
0:14.0	It's worse fighting for as long as it takes.
0:17.2	And as U.S. intelligence shows China considering lethal aid to Russia, how will the White House
0:22.6	react?
0:23.6	I'll speak to National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan next.
0:28.0	United Front, the GOP announces its first presidential debate as a host of candidates
0:33.7	consider joining the race.
0:35.4	But can they all agree to come together in the end?
0:38.3	Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel will be here exclusively.
0:42.8	Plus, common goal in a bitterly divided house.
0:46.3	We've got our work cut out for us.
0:47.8	Two lawmakers from across the aisle are coming together to try to help families across the
0:53.1	country.
0:57.7	Hello, I'm Dana Bashin, Washington, where the state of our union is wondering how long
1:05.6	this can go on.
1:07.0	This week, Russia's brutal invasion of Ukraine entered its second year.
1:11.4	Ukrainian leaders say Russian forces marked the anniversary with a slew of rocket attacks,
1:16.0	air strikes, and shelling along the front lines as the deadly war grinds on.
1:21.2	On Friday, President Biden announced another $10 billion of aid to Ukraine, which the country's
1:26.5	fighters will use in a spring offensive.
1:28.8	But one year into this conflict, it's still not clear how or when it will end.
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