Interviews with: Oversight Committee Chairman Rep. James Comer, Intelligence Committee Chairman Sen. Mark Warner, Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, and Rep. Ro Khanna.

State of the Union

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🗓️ 26 March 2023

⏱️ 41 minutes

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First, Jake asks Senate Intelligence Chairman Mark Warner whether he’s concerned about Trump warning about "potential death and destruction” if he’s indicted in the Manhattan DA’s hush money probe. They also discuss the risk of military escalation in Syria following last week’s drone attack on US personnel, as well as Russia’ plans to station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus. Next, Jake presses Oversight Committee Chairman Rep. James Comer about his efforts to intervene in the Trump hush money probe in New York and his demand for Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg to answer Congress' questions about his investigation.Then, Jake goes one-on-one with Rep. Ro Khanna, who responds to Republicans' efforts to intervene in the New York investigation and makes an announcement about whether he will run for Senate in California. Jake also speaks with Committee Chair Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, who led Congress’ TikTok hearing last week, on why she thinks the app should be banned in the United States. Finally, the panel discusses Trump's attacks on potential 2024 rival Gov. Ron Desantis and whether the Florida governor can maintain his popularity within his party of he decides to formally run against Trump. 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	Legal peril, facing multiple criminal investigations, a defiant Trump rallies his supporters.
0:12.5	They're not coming after me, they're coming after you.
0:15.7	As House Republicans rush to his aid, is the U.S. prepared for what's next?
0:20.2	I'll speak to two members of the House Oversight Committee, Republican Chairman James Comer,
0:24.9	and Democrat-A-Congressman Rokana next, and brazen attacks.
0:29.4	President Biden orders an air strike in Syria after Iranian-linked groups attack Americans.
0:34.8	Be prepared for a strike forcefully protect our people.
0:38.6	Is it enough to deter Iran?
0:40.4	Senate Intel Chairman Mark Warner is here to discuss.
0:43.3	Plus, clock's ticking.
0:44.9	Tiktok gets walloped from both sides.
0:47.4	Your platform should be banned.
0:49.3	But what threat does Tiktok pose to everyday Americans?
0:52.6	I'll speak to Republican Commerce Chair Kathy McMorris Rogers in moments.
0:59.4	Hello, I'm Tiktapper in Washington, where the state of our union is taking it all in.
1:08.6	Once again, former President Trump finds himself right where he wants to be.
1:12.1	In this case, Waco, Texas, near the 30th anniversary of the standoff with that infamous cult,
1:18.6	the former President was there at the center of a new political maelstrom Saturday afternoon,
1:23.4	lashing out at his enemies and nursing personal grievances alongside his diehard fans,
1:29.0	lying about the 2020 election and making martyrs of the folks who violently stormed the Capitol.
1:34.7	As so many in his party seem to be snapping back in the line behind him.
1:39.4	In his first official 2024 campaign rally, Donald Trump spent much of his time
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