National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan discusses negotiations between Israel and Hamas, stating that we are potentially very close to a hostage deal between the two groups. Sullivan also shares his thoughts on recent reporting by the Associated Press the Trump transition team has begun vetting the voting history of civil servants.

For “State of the Union,” CNN’s Jake Tapper asks National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan about the state of the Mideast and if a deal between Israel and Hamas could be reached before President Joe Biden leaves office.