"VisionaryChronicle: Beyond the Headlines"

CNN anchor and former prosecutor Laura Coates walks through an argument checklist to demonstrate what prosecutors need to prove in order to convict trump in the New York hush money criminal trial. Prosecutors have accused Trump of a criminal conspiracy in order to prevent damaging information from becoming public during the 2016 election.

Former Trump attorney Tim Parlatore explains why he believes the jury is more likely to convict Donald Trump if he chooses to testify during his hush money trial.

While speaking to reporters before heading into court, former President Donald Trump said that the amount of security surrounding the courthouse, where his hush money trial is underway, is preventing his supporters from protesting. CNN's Kaitlan Collins fact-checks those claims.

New York Times reporter and CNN senior political analyst Maggie Haberman explains the significance of David Pecker, the ex-publisher of the National Enquirer, taking the stand in the hush money case against former President Donald Trump.

Sketch artist Elizabeth Williams, who was in the courtroom for Donald Trump's hush money criminal trial, joins CNN's Erin Burnett to talk about how Trump's attention may have changed in Day 6 of the trial.

Conservative lawyer George Conway joins CNN's Erin Burnett to discuss former President Donald Trump's hush money criminal trial as well as Conway's decision to make a donation to President Joe Biden's reelection campaign.

CNN's Tom Foreman breaks down the evolution of the relationship between former President Donald Trump and his one-time fixer Michael Cohen, and how it fell apart.

CNN's John Berman breaks down some details from the newly released transcript from the second day of testimony in Donald Trump's hush money criminal trial. CNN senior legal analyst Elie Honig discusses.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, who has been a staunch supporter of aid for Ukraine and Israel, blamed Tucker Carlson for stoking anti-Ukraine sentiment amongst Republicans, as Congress gets one step closer to passing a foreign aid package.

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson raised concerns about granting the president absolute immunity, suggesting it could foster criminal activity in the Oval Office. She questioned Trump's lawyer, D. John Sauer, on why presidents should not be required to follow the law when acting in their official capacity.

Justice Amy Coney Barrett pressed Trump lawyer D. John Sauer during Supreme Court arguments on the distinction between official and personal acts alleged in the charges. University of Texas law professor Steve Vladeck shares his takeaway.

CNN's Brynn Gingras describes former President Donald Trump's demeanor in court during former publisher of the National Enquirer David Pecker's testimony as part of his criminal hush money trial.

CNN's Dana Bash reacts to Joshua Steinglass' cross-examination of David Pecker, the former publisher of the National Enquirer, about whether he suppressed stories to help a presidential candidate during the 2016 elections.

Republican lawmakers reacted to former GOP Rep. George Santos' announcement that he's running for Congress again after being expelled from the House last year and is now facing federal charges. Naysa Woomer, former communication director for Santos, joins CNN's Jake Tapper to discuss.

After the State of the Union speech, President Joe Biden was caught on a hot mic expressing frustration with how Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is conducting Israel's war with Hamas amid mounting civilian casualties.

After the State of the Union speech, President Joe Biden was caught on a hot mic having candid moments with Congress. CNN's Abby Phillip reports.

CNN legal analyst Ryan Goodman and Jonathan Greenberg, who has reported on Donald Trump's finances for Forbes, discuss what would happen if Donald Trump can't pay the $454M in the New York civil fraud case and whether he even has the money to pay.

During the State of the Union address, Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) was seen seemingly mouthing the words "that's true" in agreement with President Joe Biden's bipartisan border deal.

Minority leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced he will support Donald Trump for the presidency after McConnell blamed Trump for the attack on the US Capitol on January 6, 2021.

Republican Senate candidate Kari Lake criticized former GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley for continuing her campaign against former president Donald Trump through Super Tuesday and for not endorsing Trump. CNN's Melanie Zanona reports.