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First: Lashing out. Trump bashes Harris as she tries to close the gap.
And: Global developments shake up the race, as the VP candidates gear up for their debate.
Plus: One on one. Kevin McCarthy live on the state of the GOP and the presidential race.
And: Gridlock. New swing state polls give some hope to Democrats as they struggle to hold the Senate.
Plus: New reporting on how Republicans could jam up a President Harris agenda.
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Today's show begins with major news out of the Middle East, where Israel says it has struck Hezbollah's central headquarters in the Lebanese capital of Beirut. CNN's Jomana Karadsheh joins us live from the scene of the attack.
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First: Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are both in crucial swing states today, laying out dueling visions for the economy. Not surprising, as polls overwhelmingly show it's the most important issue for voters.
Plus: A new bipartisan reveals shocking security lapses the day the former president was shot.
And: A top pollster is joins the show to break down why Trump is dominating with male voters.
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First: We bring you brand new polling showing Kamala Harris and Donald Trump in a virtual tie with just six weeks to go. We break down each of their strengths and weaknesses heading into the final stretch of the campaign.
Plus: In his final speech to the United Nations, President Biden calls for an end to the Israeli-Hamas war, saying innocent people are going through hell.
And: Donald Trump is headed south to talk about an issue he hopes will define this race: the economy. This comes as Kamala Harris touts the endorsement of over 400 economists and policymakers.
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First: Brand new polls show Donald Trump leading Kamala Harris in the crucial state of Arizona, while the race is deadlocked in Georgia and North Carolina with no signs there of a post-debate bump for Harris.
Plus: A chilling letter from the suspect in the second Trump assassination attempt is revealed. It makes his plans to try to kill the former president clear and urges others to finish the job.
And: We have new reporting on how and when votes will be counted in critical battleground states. The bottom line: It won't be quick, which means we may not know the White House winter until days after election day.
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Final sprint. Controversy scrambles the map. While Harris agrees to CNN's debate and Trump tries to win over women.
Plus, former President Obama's chief strategist, David Axelrod, on where Harris is trailing Biden.
And new reporting on Democrats' Maryland Senate candidate.
Plus, face off. With just over a week until they debate, are the VP candidates helping or hurting their ticket?
And 25 years. Stars of the "West Wing" celebrate at the White House.
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As today show begins, President Biden is holding the first cabinet meeting of the year and taking some questions from reporters. We get the latest from CNN senior White House reporter Kevin Liptack. Following his report, we turn to the presidential race and Kamala Harris' trip to Atlanta for a speech focused on abortion rights. It comes on the heels of a frightening report about two pregnant women in Georgia whose deaths are linked to the state's abortion bans.
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First: A slew of new polls from three crucial swing states show a remarkably consistent reality. The country is divided and the presidential race is up for grabs. We break down the numbers and what it means for both candidates' path to 270.
Plus: Team Harris is relying on Tim Walz to cut into a huge source of support for Donald Trump: men. The group White Dudes for Harris is also launching a $10 million digital ad buy. But will anything narrow the gaping gender gap?
And: The Teamsters Union decides against endorsing either presidential candidate for the first time in nearly three decades. Donald Trump is calling it an honor. But is it? Dana asks the Teamsters President Sean O'Brien.
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First: Shortly after today's show concludes, the Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates for the first time in four years. It's a signal that the central bank thinks inflation is finally under control, and it could have major political aftershocks.
Plus: Attempting to shore up her coalition, Kamala Harris is holding events with minority groups and targeting the all-important youth vote in new ads.
And: The first ballots get mailed out tomorrow in Wisconsin, a state that is crucial to any path to 270. That battleground is currently showing a dead heat. Dana talks to the state's Democratic party chair.
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First: Donald Trump is now blaming Joe Biden and Kamala Harris for the second apparent assassination attempt. This coming from a man who's arguably pushed more incendiary political rhetoric than any other US president or candidate.
Plus: We have no details regarding the indictment against Sean Diddy Combs. Prosecutors want the rapper behind bars after he "abused threatened, and coerced victims for 16 years."
And: The Senate rejects a bill to protect IVF. Is this a case of election-year politics?Dana speaks with Senator Amy Klobuchar.
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