Interviews with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, SenatorJohn Fetterman, Senator Markwayne Mullin, Representative Jasmine Crockett

State of the Union

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3.4 • 1.2K Ratings

🗓️ 21 September 2025

⏱️ 42 minutes

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On CNN's State of the Union, Dana Bash presses Chuck Schumer on whether Democrats will shut down the government. John Fetterman responds to Schumer and discusses whether Democrats can win back the Senate in 2026. Senator Markwayne Mullin responds to Trump increasing pressure on the DOJ to investigate his political enemies. Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett explains why she voted no to the Charlie Kirk resolution in the House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Turning Point.
0:06.0	The stars of MAGA remember one of their own, as President Trump leans on top officials to go after his political enemies.
0:14.0	I just want people to act.
0:16.0	They were ruthless and vicious.
0:18.0	Is the MAGA movement and the country at a crossroads?
0:21.9	Trump ally, Senator Mark Wayne Mullen, joins me.
0:25.0	Plus, shutdown showdown again.
0:27.6	Last time, Democrats blinked.
0:29.5	Will this time be different?
0:31.1	Donald Trump says he doesn't want to talk.
0:32.9	That's a recipe for a shutdown.
0:34.8	Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer joins me next,
0:38.2	and Democratic Senator John Federman will respond.
0:41.8	And reality check.
0:43.4	Under attack by the president,
0:45.2	top Democrats turn on each other.
0:47.4	Does the party need more soul-searching?
0:49.8	Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett will be here.
0:53.6	The United States Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett will be here. Hello, I'm Dan Abash in Washington, where the State of our Union is watching our country change in real time.
1:06.0	Today, President Trump will give personal remarks to memorialize the loss of his friend and political ally
1:11.8	Charlie Kirk at what is expected to be a huge memorial service in Arizona.
1:17.7	But Kirk's assassination has roiled the MAGA movement and kicked off a presidential
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