Anderson Cooper 360

More than 2,000 former Justice Department officials, who served both in Republican and Democratic administrations, have released a statement calling on Attorney General Bill Barr to resign. Elie Honig, a former federal prosecutor who signed this protest statement, joins Anderson Cooper. Plus, Tom Perez, Democratic National Committee chairman, discusses the upcoming Nevada caucus and why he says this process will go much smoother than Iowa. Airdate: February 17, 2020 via Knit

Andrew McCabe, former FBI Deputy Director, joins Anderson Cooper to talk about the Justice Department dropping the criminal investigation against him and why he said he's "disgusted" it took two years to reach this conclusion. Plus, Sam Donaldson, former ABC News anchor, has never endorsed a political candidate until now. He joins AC360 to discuss why he's backing former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Airdate: February 14, 2020 via Knit

Tim O'Brien, a senior adviser for Mike Bloomberg 2020, joins Anderson Cooper to talk about campaign strategy and how Bloomberg plans to take on President Trump. Plus, Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell reacts to Attorney General Barr's latest comments and what he would like to ask him when he testifies in front of the House Judiciary Committee. Airdate: February 13, 2020 via Knit

Senator Bernie Sanders, the front-runner in the Democratic race for the White House, joins Anderson Cooper to talk about his win in New Hampshire and responds to comments from opponent former Mayor Pete Buttigieg. Plus, another Democratic presidential candidate, Senator Elizabeth Warren discusses her performances in Iowa and New Hampshire and why she says her campaign is far from over. Airdate: February 12, 2020 via Knit

Democratic candidates make last pitches to New Hampshire voters; Candidates intensify attacks just hours before first NH voters; CNN Poll: Senator Sanders ahead in New Hampshire; President Trump repeatedly attacks Dem Senator Manchin for guilty votes; Manchin on President Trump's attacks "They're not unexpected;" "I think it is who he is;" Manchin: President Trump needs "to act like a responsible adult, and he's not;" AG Barr confirms Justice Department reviewing info Giuliani got in Ukraine; President Trump fires Lt. Col. Vindman, his twin brother and ambassador Sondland; A divided house via Knit

All seven Democrats talk about impeachment trial; Lofgren: President Trump has not been exonerated; Demings: "We did not have a fair trial;" Nadler on President Trump: "You can't normalize this conduct;" Schiff: "I find myself optimistic coming out of this trial;" Schiff on Romney: "One person can change the course of history;" Schiff: Bolton refused to give a sworn affidavit in trial after Senators voted down additional testimony; Nadler: It's "completely irrelevant" what Hunter Biden did or didn't do; Jeffries: The President "hasn't learned his lesson" via Knit

Senate approves Monday closing arguments; final vote Wednesday; Democrats amendment requiring Justice Roberts to rule on witnesses and assertions of privilege fails; Votes on amendments to subpoena Bolton fail; NY Times: President Trump told Bolton to help his Ukraine pressure campaign; President denies that happened; Ambassador Yovanovitch retires from the State Department via Knit

Questions and answer session concludes; awaiting Senator Alexander decision on witnesses; Soon: Senator Alexander announces decision on witness vote; Senator Lamar Alexander a "No" on witnesses; GOP Senator Alexander will not vote for witnesses; Senator Collins will, unclear how Senator Murkowski will vote via Knit

Senators wrap up first day of impeachment trial questions; Senators question House Managers and Trump lawyers; White House threatens to block publication of Bolton's book; Trump lawyer says he can't say when the President first discussed Bidens and Ukraine; White House threatens to block publication of Bolton's book; Bolton's lawyer: book does not contain classified info; Trump attorney Dershowitz argues a President trying to win reelection with a quid pro quo is acting in the national interesting, can't be impeached; Trump lawyer says he can't say when the President first discussed Bidens and Ukraine; Parnas goes to Washington; Lev Parnas: Those blocking my testimony are "scared" via Knit

Source: McConnell made clear he does not yet have enough GOP votes to block witnesses; Trump team rests case as Dems push for witness testimony; next step: Senators have 16 hours to ask written questions; Source: McConnell says GOP doesn't have votes to block witnesses; Trump lawyer argues Bolton's claims are "inadmissible;" Source: McConnell and others warn one witness would lead to more witnesses and no clear path out of trial; Trump's Ex-Chief of Staff John Kelly: "I believe John Bolton;" Remembering the 9 victims of the California helicopter crash; Husband of helicopter crash victim speaks out; Helicopter involved in crash missed clearing mountain by 20-30 feet; Shaq remembers Kobe Bryant via Knit

AC360 did not air today on CNN today due to impeachment coverage. For this podcast episode we are bringing you an hour from earlier in the day. The Senate Trial of Donald J. Trump hosted by Wolf Blitzer, Jake Tapper and Dana Bash at the Capital. Trump legal team presents defense case. via Knit

The defense makes its case; Lawyer from Trump's legal team reveals new details on defense strategy; GOP Sources: President Trump "extremely pleased" with legal team today; Romney: "It's very likely I'll be in favor of witnesses;" Lev Parnas and his attorney released full recording of 2018 dinner conversation with President Trump; Attorney for former Giuliani associate talks about newly released recording of Trump discussing Ukraine; calling for firing of Ukraine Ambassador via Knit

Dems wrap up arguments; Trump team starts defense tomorrow; Schiff makes final plea for witnesses: "Give America a fair trial;" White House, Senate GOP sources confident they'll defeat motion to call witnesses and subpoena documents; President Trump: "What my people have to do is just be honest, just tell the truth;" Schiff expects Trump's attorneys will "attack" his team; Trump attorney: Dems "trying to remove the President" from 2020 ballot; ABC News releases audio purportedly of President Trump ordering firing of U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine via Knit

House Democrats wrap up day two of making their case; lay out abuse of power against President Trump; House Manager: Trumps conduct: "Puts even President Nixon to shame;" GOP Senator Blackburn questions patriotism of National Security Security Council aide and Purple Heart recipient who testified in House impeachment probe; Trump Lawyer: Dems case today "opened the door" for them to discuss Joe Biden, Ukraine energy company; Dems seek four GOP votes to subpoena additional witnesses, docs via Knit

Democrats argue Pres. Trump's abuse of his office was months-long scheme across federal govt.; House Manager: "If this conduct is not impeachable, then nothing is"; House Manager: Trump bragged about obstruction when saying "We have all the material" and Congress doesn't via Knit

Senate Votes On Proposed Amendment To Subpoena Two WH Budget Officials; GOP Blocks Six Efforts From Dems To Subpoena Docs, Witnesses; Trump Team Makes Case Against Dem Effort To Require Sharing Of Evidence via Knit

Proposed GOP Rules For Impeachment Trial Released; Gives Each Side 24 Hours Over Two Days To Make Case; Dem Senate Leader: GOP Proposals For Impeachment Trial "A National Disgrace"; Dem Senate Leader: Proposed GOP Trial Rules Allow For Vote About Whether To Admit Evidence; Proposed GOP Trial Rules Give Senators 16 Hours Of Questioning After Presentations; Senate Debate Over Trial Rules And Witnesses Expected To Begin In Open Session Tomorrow; Proposed GOP Trial Rules: Witnesses Will Be Deposed Before Decision On Letting Them Testify; Wash. Post: Trump's Lawyers, Senate GOP Allies Work Privately To Ensure Bolton Does Not Testify Publicly; New CNN Poll: 51% Think Trump Should Be Removed From Office; New CNN Polling On Republicans Who Want Impeachment Witness; Alan Dershowitz Talks White House Legal Strategy; Dem Senate Leader: GOP Wants Impeachment Testimony Late At Night Because It "Doesn't Want The American People To Hear Them" via Knit

New Documents From Lev Parnas Show More Texts About Surveillance Of Former U.S. Ambassador To Ukraine; New Documents Show Communication Between Lev Parnas And Aide Of GOP Rep. Dev Nunes; New Documents From Giuliani Associate Implicate Rep. Nunes' Aide In Push To Dig Up Dirt On Trump Rivals; Dems Release New Evidence As WH Taps Ken Starr To Join Defense Team; Trump Once Called Him A "Lunatic"; Dems Release New Evidence As Pres. Trump Reveals His Impeachment Defense Team; Impeachment Juror Speaks Out; A Known Unknown?; New Book: Pres. Trump Called Top Pentagon Brass A "Bunch Of Dopes And Babies"; New Book: Pres. Trump Called Top Pentagon Brass A "Bunch Of Dopes And Babies" In 2017 Meeting; New Book: Pres. Trump's Advisors Stage 2017 Intervention Over His Lack Of Basic Knowledge; New Book: Pres. Trump Called Pentagon Officials "Loser" Who Don't Know How To Win In 2017 Meeting; New Book: President Demeans Top Military Brass As "Dopes And Babies" via

Parnas: Pres. Trump Knew Exactly What Was Going On; Pres. Trump & VP Pence On Parnas: I Don't Know The Guy; More From Rudy Giuliani's Former associate; The Legal Implications; Should Lev Parnas Testify At Impeachment Trial? via Knit

Exclusive: What Warren-Sanders Said In Tense Moment After Debate; House Managers Deliver Impeachment Articles To Senate; New Evidence Fuels Debate Over Impeachment Witnesses; Indicted Rudy Giuliani Associate At Center Of Ukraine Scandal: "Trump Knew Exactly What Was Going On"; House Managers Deliver Impeachment Articles To Senate As New Documents Shed Light On Giuliani's Shadow Efforts In Ukraine; Exclusive: Warren Said To Sanders "I Think You Called Me A Liar On National TV" After Debate; Exclusive: Sanders Responded To Warren With "Let's Not Do It Right Now"; Hyde Says Texts With Giuliani Associate Taken Too Seriously, Denies He Surveilled Amb. Yovanovitch via Knit