CNN This Morning

This morning we begin with exclusive CNN reporting on a CIA attack inside Venezuela which targeted a port facility ... President Trump and Bemjamin Netanyahu engage in mutual flattery at Mar-a-Lago, but did they make any progress on Gaza? ... Federal resources surged to Minnesota to investigate an alleged child care fraud scheme. And it all started with a viral video.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US and Ukraine inch closer to a peace deal following a Mar-a-Lago meeting between President Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky. But where does Russia stand? We discuss the roadblocks that still remain this morning. Meanwhile, Israel's prime minister is schedule to arrive at Mar-a-Lago today.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump orders a deadly Christmas day strike on ISIS fighters in Nigeria ... Epstein survivors express both hope and frustration as they continue their push for the full truth amid delays and distractions ... Parts of California are inundated by record rainfall, triggering flash floods and mudslides.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As today's show begins, CNN is reviewing another batch of Epstein files released overnight by the Justice Department. We also have new details on the relationship between Donald Trump and Epstein. Flight records show they "traveled on Epstein's private jet many more times than previously has been reported."  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is the US sliding towards a naval confrontation in the Caribbean? The Coast Guard is now in an active pursuit of another oil tanker, which Rand Paul calls a "prelude to war" ... Where are the rest of the Epstein files? Some of the survivors are wondering if we will ever see all of the documents ... Conservatives are literally at a "turning point" as infighting takes center stage at the first conference in the wake of Charlie Kirk's death.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices