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Puerto Rico's fragile recovery after Hurricane Maria will likely be tested by a new storm....Dorian is now projected to become a major hurricane before taking aim at the U.S. east coast. Former Defense Secretary James Mattis is now giving his version of events for the first time since his tumultuous departure from the Trump administration. And is the stage set? New 2020 polls out this morning suggest half the candidates won't qualify for the next presidential debate. Montana Governor Steve Bullock is one of them, and says he isn't sweating it. On today's panel: Seung Min Kim with The Washington Post, Molly Ball with TIME, Catherine Lucey with The Wall Street Journal, and Franco Ordoñez with NPR Also, on today's program: CNN's Arlette Saenz, CNN's Chad Myers, Mari Rosas a hurricane survivor, and Errin Haines Whack with Associated Press
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Just another week in the Trump presidency - a feud with Denmark, and a promise that he alone can beat China on trade. What will this weekend's G7 summit bring? Plus, the Trump economy on edge - with markets dropping over the president's words and an escalating trade war. But the White House insists it's nothing to worry about. And Team Biden admits you may have your doubts about him - but says Democrats still should vote for him if they want to win in 2020 Nia-Malika Henderson in the anchor chair. Today's panel: Jonathan Martin of the New York Times, Vice News' Shawna Thomas, Vivian Salama of the Wall Street Journal, and CNN's Phil Mattingly. Plus CNN's Nic Robertston live from the G7 summit in France.
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The President contradicts himself on guns and the economy -- stoking confusion and raising questions about his behavior. Plus, Bernie Sanders offers his version of a Green New Deal -- and he adds a new twist to Medicare for All to deal with complaints from unions who like their employer-provided health care. And the Democratic field loses Governor Jay Inslee but still has 20-plus active candidates. Today's Panel: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Carl Hulse with The New York Times, Matt Viser with The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal's Tarini Parti. Also on the program: CNN's Military & Diplomatic Analyst Retires Rear Adm. John Kirby
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Apologies, we have a truncated show today because the President answered questions on the White House lawn for nearly 40 minutes. Our reporters discussed the economy, the climate in Washington over gun reform, and President Trump's "disloyalty" comments towards American Jews who vote for Democrats. Today's panel: CNN's Abby Phillip, Heather Caygle with POLITICO, The Wall Street Journal's Joshua Jamerson, and Margaret Talev with Axios.
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Joe Biden is back on the trail in Iowa today as a new CNN poll shows him widening his national lead in the Democratic race. Electability is Biden's theme in his first campaign TV ad -- and Jill Biden offers a rather unusual endorsement. Plus, the scramble to make the next Democratic debate. Julian Castro is in -- and a few Democrats who are close are racing against the clock to qualify. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo making news today on China and ISIS. Plus offering his take on a New Yorker profile that calls him the "Secretary of Trump." Today's panel: Karoun Demirjian and Toluse Olorunnipa with The Washington Post, Laura Barron Lopez with POLITICO and Tamara Keith with NPR Also on the program: CNN's Arlette Saenz, Sara Murray and Kylie Atwood.
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A tumultuous week on Wall Street - President Trump plays the blame game with the Federal Reserve and says everything's fine, but could a recession be looming on the horizon? Plus, Israel blocks a visit by two Democratic congresswomen - after a very public nudge from the president. And one struggling 2020 Democrat bows out - but another fights on after a mass shooting back home. Today's Panel: Julie Pace of the Associated Press, Politico's Laura Barron-Lopez, Lisa Lerer of the New York Times, and Seung Min Kim of the Washington Post. Plus New York Times economic reporters Neil Irwin and Jeanna Smialek.
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An Israeli official says Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib must hate Israel more than she loves her grandmother. This after the Democratic Congresswoman asks for permission to see family in the Palestinian territories, then says never mind when Israel says yes. Plus, a new complication in the China challenge: The White House approves a major arms sale to Taiwan -- something sure to anger Beijing at an already tense time in the trade war. And just an August 2019 snapshot, but a new poll shows Elizabeth Warren on the rise among Democrats. And it shows President Trump running well behind all of the leading Democrats. He insists he is not the least bit worried. Today's Panel: CNN's Dana Bash, Asma Khalid with NPR, Michael Shear with The New York Times, and Tarini Parti with The Wall Street Journal Also on the Program: CNN's MJ Lee and Evan Perez
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The Dow plunges amid new recession fears triggered by economic worries overseas and a big warning sign in the U.S. bond market. Plus, several Democrats running for President are being urged to run for Senate instead. Colorado's John Hickenlooper is thinking about it, but Beto O'Rourke insists he's still focused on the White House. And Congress and the White House are in serious talks about new gun control legislation -- with expanded background checks atop the list. But there is deep skepticism there will be a bipartisan agreement even on that narrow issue -- never mind other ideas pushed by Democrats. On today's panel: Julie Pace with the Associated Press, Jonathan Martin with The New York Times, CNN's Phil Mattingly, Ana Swanson with The New York Times and Molly Ball with TIME Also on today's show: CNN's Cristina Alesci and Ana Swanson with The New York Times
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New tariffs on China delayed, stock market surges: The step-back in the trade war comes as President Trump heads to western Pennsylvania to promote his record on the economy. And, Senator Bernie Sanders shares a playbook with President Trump: The Democratic candidate accuses the Washington Post of unfair coverage because he is a constant critic of its owner. Today's Panel: Seung Min Kim with The Washington Post, Jackie Kucinich with The Daily Beast, Margaret Talev with Axios and CNN's Arlette Saenz.
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The Trump Administration imposes dramatic new limits on legal immigration. The new rules make it easier to reject green card and visa applications from low-income people on grounds they could end up on public assistance. Plus, a big Iowa weekend for the 2020 Democrats. Joe Biden raises questions with another gaffe, Elizabeth Warren proves her organizing prowess - and Kamala Harris is on a bus tour to make clear she plans to make a play in the state that votes first. And from friend to foe in a reality TV minute: Former White House insider Anthony Scaramucci says he can no longer support President Trump because of his racially charged rhetoric -- and "The Mooch" says Republicans should make a change for 2020. Today's Panel: Julie Pace with the Associated Press, Shawna Thomas with Vice News, Josh Jamerson with The Wall Street Journal and Karoun Demirjian with The Washington Post Also on the Program: CNN's Evan Perez, Shimon Prokupecz, Priscilla Alvarez and Manu Raju
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