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CNN White House Access Restored Sep 24, 2026

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Three news outlets were temporarily blocked from entering White House grounds today, causing a chaotic delay. China’s president made his first state visit to the US in nearly a decade. New mortgage rates deliver a fresh blow to homebuyers. A powerful nor’easter is taking shape along the East Coast. Plus, Caleb Flynn’s mistress exposes chilling texts in his murder trial.

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When ‘Bet on Anything’ Meets the Midterms Sep 24, 2026

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Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket have surged in popularity this year. But election season has proven to be messy, with the platforms revealing multiple instances of political insider trading. We dig into the implications and why the headaches could continue even after the results come in.

Note: CNN has a partnership with Kalshi and uses its data to cover major events, but CNN editorial employees are prohibited from trading on prediction markets.

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Guest: Marshall Cohen, CNN Senior Reporter

Host: David Rind

Producer: Paola Ortiz

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

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Judge Orders White House to Reinstate Access for 3 Media Outlets Sep 24, 2026

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Judge orders White House to reinstate access for 3 media outlets. Australian PM says OpenAI agent hacked into government healthcare system. Caleb Flynn's ex-mistress testifies that she believes he killed his wife. Trump weighs solutions to soaring diesel prices. 9-year-old entrepreneur donates mobile library cart to NICU.

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Iran President’s Defiant UNGA Speech Sep 23, 2026

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Iran’s president fired back at President Donald Trump during a fiery speech to world leaders. A super El Niño is fueling a prolific Pacific hurricane season. Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced in his New York sexual assault retrial. Outrage is building over a US citizen mistakenly detained and injured by ICE agents. Plus, a family feud erupts over Dolly Parton’s estate.

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Why Some GOP Candidates Are Running Away from Trump Sep 23, 2026

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A new CNN poll finds Republicans are facing an even rougher midterm political landscape than they did eight years ago. We dig into the results and what they tell us about how some candidates may be trying to distance themselves from the Trump administration during the home stretch.

For more: Trump’s midterm woes deepen amid worsened economic backdrop: CNN poll

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Guest: Ariel Edwards-Levy, CNN Polling & Analytics Editor

Host: David Rind

Producer: Paola Ortiz

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

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Iran's President to Speak at UN After Trump Threats Sep 23, 2026

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Iran's president to speak at UN after Trump threats. Judge to hear arguments today on Trump's ban on 3 media outlets, including CNN. "Looksmaxxing" influencer charged with rape. White House fraud task force says it's removing 760,000+ Obamacare enrollees. Wild sea turtle nests spotted on West Coast of U.S. for first time.

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Trump Threatens to ‘Annihilate’ Iran Sep 22, 2026

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President Donald Trump said he has a “big decision” to make on Iran in a wide-ranging speech to the UN General Assembly today. Authorities have confirmed Hayden Panettiere’s cause of death. A grand jury declined to charge anyone in Nolan Wells’ death. A rare category 5 storm continues to intensify off the coast of Mexico. Plus, Trump assesses his legal odds over a White House press ban.

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Can Third-Party Candidates Deliver Wins for Democrats? Sep 22, 2026

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Polling shows that the Democratic Party remains deeply unpopular. But in some rural Western states, party officials believe they have a plan to upset Republicans: don't run Democrats. Will it work? And what will it mean for Congress if it does?

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Guest: Jeff Zeleny, CNN Chief National Affairs Correspondent

Host: David Rind

Producer: Paola Ortiz

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

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Trump to Speak at UN Amid Global Conflicts Sep 22, 2026

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President Trump to speak at United Nations amid wars in Iran and Ukraine. What's in the deal that State AG's made to settle lawsuit over Paramount/WBD merger. Attorney for Venezuelan man shot by ICE agent speaks out. Northeast airports back in service after major outage. Voting starts today for Fat Bear Week!

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Paramount Merger Lawsuit Settlement Sep 21, 2026

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12 states that sued to block Paramount from acquiring CNN’s parent company have reached a settlement. Several major US airports are experiencing delays and cancellations. A firefighting helicopter crashes in Yosemite National Park. And, police are investigating the death of Cindy Crawford’s son.

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