Hunter Biden faces nine new federal criminal charges. The President’s son is accused of failing to pay at least $1.4 million in taxes from 2016 to 2019, instead spending his money on drugs, escorts, pornography, and luxury hotels. Plus, instead of being on the campaign trail yesterday, Trump voluntarily chose to be in court for his New York civil fraud trial, and is set to take the stand in his own defense there on Monday. And, three university presidents face growing calls to resign over their testimony on how they are dealing with antisemitism across their campuses. Also this morning: police find a target list from the UNLV shooting suspect, Russia fires missiles at Ukraine after a 79-day pause, and the US is poised to approve the first gene-editing treatment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Haley, DeSantis, Christie, and Ramaswamy spar during the fourth GOP presidential debate over donor loyalty, foreign policy, the culture wars, and January 6 conspiracy theories. Plus, new details on the mass shooting at the University of Las Vegas Nevada campus, including the Professor suspect. And, the University of Pennsylvania President backtracks on Jewish genocide comments she made to Congress. Also this morning: the funding fight over Ukraine aid intensifies, and Biden is criticized for delaying a menthol cigarette ban over politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trumps says of a potential second-term that he would not be a dictator “except for day one” - what he would do in his first 24-hours of presidential power. That, as a former Trump official is openly saying in interviews: We’ll come after government and media “conspirators”. Plus, Biden tells a room full of donors “I’m not sure I’d be running” if Trump wasn’t. And, a Senate meeting on Ukraine aid turns into a shouting match about border funding. Also this morning: federal prosecutors are to use Trump’s embrace of January 6 rioters at his trial, US officials say the Gaza ground operation could end by January, and DHS Secretary Mayorkas on the surge in border crossings.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Six weeks to go until the Iowa caucuses and one day until the next Republican primary debate. Once again, Republican front-runner Trump is skipping. That, amid growing alarm about a Trump second-term in a flurry of headlines this week; including Trump abandoning the NATO alliance, using the DOJ to punish his political enemies, and dismissing the criminal charges against him. Plus, a top UN official says the situation in Gaza is getting more apocalyptic and that “nowhere is safe to go”, as the IDF intensifies its offensive. Also this morning: George Santos has has a new hustle, and a new study suggests traders knew in advance about the Hamas attack on Israel.  For information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Israel-Hamas war threatens to spread to a wider conflict as the IDF expands its ground assault to the entire Gaza Strip, Israel takes mortar fire from Hezbollah, and a US Navy Destroyer rescues three commercial ships in the Red Sea that were attacked by Iran-backed Houthi rebels. Plus, former US Rep. Liz Cheney warns America is in danger of “sleepwalking into a dictatorship” if Trump wins in 2024. And, a disinformation scholar alleges Harvard pushed her out to protect its funding relationship with Mark Zuckerberg. Also this morning: a man reveals a 50-year-old bank robbery secret to his daughter on this death bed, and the New York Times reports that some air traffic controllers are drinking and sleeping on the job. For information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The truce between Israel and Hamas is over. Once again, explosions rock Gaza as the IDF enters the next stage of its offensive against Hamas. Plus, Rep. George Santos faces his expulsion vote. And, Ron DeSantis debates Gavin Newsom during a presidential primary. Also this morning: the rise of antibiotic resistant infections causes concern, Felicity Huffman speaks out about her college admissions scandal, and hostage negotiations continue as combat resumes in Gaza. For information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israel and Hamas clinch a last-minute deal to pause fighting in exchange for another day without military action. Plus, Henry Kissinger dies at 100. CNN Presidential Historian Tim Naftali looks at how the former US Secretary of State reshaped American diplomacy and the world during the cold war, and beyond. And, Rep. George Santos speaks from the steps of the Capitol ahead of tomorrow's planned expulsion vote - but he isn't packing his bags just yet. Also, Elon Musk has some strong words for the advertisers that fled X after his antisemetic post. For information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Negotiators in Doha, Qatar work to extend the Israel-Hamas truce again, as the planned end draws near. A sixth set of hostages is expected to be freed today. Plus, a US Military aircraft crashes off the coast of Japan with six-people onboard. And, Liz Cheney is naming names for enabling Donald Trump in her new book, including which Congressman called the former President "Orange Jesus". Also this morning: inside the White House’s effort to free Hamas’ hostages, The Koch Network backs Nikki Haley over Trump in the GOP presidential primary, and Trump’s legal team seeks to relitigate 2020 election lies. For information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hamas is getting ready to free ten more hostages, following the release plan after the temporary truce with Israel was extended. As new harrowing details of hostages’ time in captivity emerge, Dr. Hagai Levine, who is treating those freed by Hamas, joins to share what he is seeing. Plus, the suspect in the shooting of 3 Palestinian students in Vermont pleads not guilty. And, Trump threatens to repeal Obamacare if reelected. For information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hamas is set to release a fourth group of hostages today, as both sides express an interest in extending their 4-day truce. Israel says it will pause fighting an extra day for each additional ten hostages released. Plus, police arrest a man suspected of shooting and injuring three Palestinian college students in Vermont. And, two ballistic missiles are fired towards a US Navy warship from Houthi Rebel-controlled Yemen, after the ship tries to stop pirates taking over a cargo vessel in the Gulf of Aden. Also, Israeli President Isaac Herzog meets with Elon Musk after the X boss shared an antisemitic conspiracy theory on the platform. For information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A temporary truce is underway between Israel and Hamas. The first round of hostages is expected to be released at 9:00am ET, with Hamas freeing 13 people abducted during the October 7th terror attacks. It's six-hours since fighting was paused in Gaza, and the truce appears to be holding. CNN International Anchor Becky Anderson reports on how hostage releases might work over the coming days. Plus, retailers remain cautious as consumers grapple with inflation this Black Friday. And, 34 people are arrested in Dublin after a violent clash between police and “far-right” protesters. For information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israel says that Hamas’ hostages won't be released until tomorrow, but word could come from Qatar on when the truce will begin. As the hostages’ families face another agonizing day of waiting, a source tells CNN the US is working on a list of who will be released first. Plus, actor Jamie Foxx and singer Axl Rose are being sued for sexual assault in wave of lawsuits being brought against entertainment icons as the ‘Adult Survivors Act’ expiry deadline looms in New York. And, a fiery explosion shuts down a border crossing between the US and Canada after a speeding car hit a secondary checkpoint and burst into flames. Also this morning: why you should care about who’s in charge of Open AI. For information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israel and Hamas reach a breakthrough deal to release at least 50 women and children abducted during the October 7 terror attacks, in exchange for a four-day pause in fighting. Israeli sources say the first hostages could be released as early as tomorrow morning. Plus, Speaker Johnson says he is open to revisiting Supreme Court decisions on contraception and LGBTQ+ marriage equality. And, fired CEO Sam Altman is rehired at Open AI. For information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BREAKING NEWS: sources tell CNN a hostage deal announcement between Israel and Hamas could come as soon as today. That, as frustrations spill over in Israel, as hostage’s families demand answers from Netanyahu and his Government on negotiation progress. Plus, a gunman opens fire inside an Ohio Walmart just days before Black Friday, injuring four people. And, the gag order ruling is expected in Trump’s federal election subversion case. Also, Thanksgiving travel troubles: rain, snow and severe storms threaten holiday plans. For information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Negotiations for the release of Hamas’ hostages are underway. Negotiators say they are optimistic about the possibility of releases within days, as sticking points inch closer to being resolved. Plus, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin makes a surprise visit to Kyiv announcing on social media the US will stand with Ukraine against Russia, “both now and into the future”. And, the former head of Open AI has landed a new job just three-days after the company he co-founded ousted him. Microsoft has hired Sam Altman to lead its new artificial intelligence research team. Also this morning: Happy Birthday to President Biden - but not so happy poll numbers, and, celebrating Rosalynn Carter - the former First Lady and mental health advocate dies at the age of 96. For information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The IDF presents new evidence of what it says is a Hamas tunnel opening on the grounds of the Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza, and a recovered the body of a second hostage found near that hospital. Hamas says it's all baseless lies. Plus, the Education Department investigates six colleges over antisemitism and Islamaphobia incidents. And, Republican Rep. George Santos says he will not seek reelection after a scathing Ethics Committee report detailing how he misused his campaign donations. Will he now be expelled from Congress? Also this morning: rapper Sean “Diddy” combs is accused of raping and abusing his former girlfriend, and, President Biden is expected to avoid criminal charges for his alleged mishandling of classified documents. For information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At a high-stake summit, Biden and China’s Xi agree to resume military to military communication, and take steps to curb fentanyl production. Plus, Biden has been deeply involved in the negotiations of what could be an imminent Hamas hostage deal. And, Capitol police clash with pro-Palestinian protesters demanding a ceasefire outside the DNC headquarters. Six-officers are reportedly injured, and several arrests have been made. Also this morning: Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen joins to discuss how Meta is allowing 2020 election denialism in political ads for profit, the IDF promises more evidence of the Hamas command center underneath Gaza’s largest hospital following its raid yesterday amid war-crime concerns, and the Senate passes a short-term funding bill to avert a government shutdown on Friday.  For information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Israel Defense Forces conduct an operation inside Gaza’s largest hospital after accusing Hamas of running a command center underneath it, and using the civilians above as human shields. Plus, there’s new hope for those held by Hamas, with President Biden saying he believes a deal to release hostages is “going to happen”. And, Biden is set to have a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, in California. The goal, to keep tensions over trade, war and surveillance from getting any worse. Also this morning: Biden blasts Trump for calling his enemies “vermin”, comparing the remark to Nazi rhetoric, and internal GOP tensions hit peak, with punching claims and threats. For information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden's foreign policy set to face yet another major test as he departs for a high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of major economic summit. CNN is already learning of a potential US-China deal to crackdown on fentanyl. Plus, A vote to avert a government shutdown it set for today, but the measure includes no funding for either of the two wars the Biden administration is supporting. And, public pressure for Biden to maintain his support for Israel will be on full display today, as a rally is planned for tens of thousands at the National Mall. Also this morning, why concern is building around Trump's rhetoric about a potential second term after one of his former Georgia confidants speaks out, and how the Supreme Court code of conduct leaves new questions. For information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GOP Senator Tim Scott drops out of the 2024 presidential race in a sudden announcement that has stung his own staff, and donors. Our panel discusses the reasons behind his exit. Plus, House lawmakers return DC to consider Speaker Mike Johnson's plan to avert a shutdown, as major questions remain with just four-days left until funding runs out. And, Gaza's health system crumbles as fighting rages nearby, with one hospital chief telling CNN that at all essential units have collapsed. Also this morning: The Pentagon says it carried out new deadly airstrikes against facilities in Syria, there’s a “significant likelihood” of a volcanic eruption in Iceland, and Trump’s team begins his legal defense in his civil fraud case - the first witness to the stand? Donald Trump Jr. For information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices