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First, Donald Trump tries to finish off his GOP rivals but with Nikki Haley surging in the polls, is there still time to take him down?
Next, Israel may be on the verge of a deal with Hamas to release some of the hostages in exchange for a brief pause in the conflict.
Then, President Joe Biden says he's heartbroken by civilian deaths in Gaza, but that it's still not time for a ceasefire. Will this handling of the Israel-Hamas war turn Democrats against Biden? If so, how much will it hurt his election campaign?
And, the new Republican speaker Mike Johnson grapples with a house in disarray. What can the GOP majority get done? Our panel is here to discuss.
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First: New CNN reporting about the Biden reelection campaign strategy, as they prepare for the probability of another race against Donald Trump.
Plus: George Santos' days on Capitol Hill may be numbered. A growing number of fellow Republicans say they are ready to expel him.
And: The IDF says it has proof that Hamas was operating underneath a hospital complex.
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First: A brand new CNN poll reveals the shifting sands of the 2024 race and the critical battleground state of New Hampshire. One candidate has surged to second while another has plummeted into the single digits.
Plus: A damning new report from the House Ethics Committee says there's substantial evidence that George Santos stole from his own campaign, among other things. How long can the embattled congressman hold on to his seat?
And: "Trust but verify." That's how President Biden is describing his approach to Xi Jinping. But he also called the Chinese president a "dictator." Can the two superpowers still play nice?
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First: Israeli forces raid Gaza's largest hospital, conducting what they say is a precise and targeted operation against Hamas.
Plus: Biden and Xi meet in a critical summit. What can the two leaders accomplish with tensions incredibly high?
And: Capital fight club? Dana speaks with a lawmaker who almost came to blows with a witness right in the middle of a Senate hearing.
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Just before today's show began, President Biden said a deal to free the more than 200 hostages held by Hamas is "going to happen." This comes as an official familiar with the talks tells CNN that Israel and Hamas are moving closer to a deal. Our reporting begins with MJ Lee.
Also on today's show: Did former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy really shove one of the GOP reps who voted to get rid of him?
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First: Donald Trump Jr. testifies for the defense in the New York civil fraud trial, describing his father as an "artist with real estate who sees things that other people don't."
Plus: Senator Tim Scott calls it quits, putting an end to his 2024 presidential campaign. Which of the seven remaining candidates will his voters go to? Or his donors?
And: Benjamin Netanyahu refuses to answer questions about whether he bears any blame for the Hamas attack inside Israel.
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First: Democrats celebrate decisive wins in Ohio, Virginia and Kentucky. But what do the results really tell us about Joe Biden's path to re-election? And what lessons will Republicans take from their disappointing night?
Plus: Manchin out. He’s shaken up the senate map, will he shake up the presidential race next?
And: Kevin McCarthy unloads. The Former House Speaker lashes out for those that ousted him. Is he out for revenge?
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First: Joe Manchin says he's retiring from the Senate, leaving a blue seat open in a very red state. Is he planning to run for president?
Plus: We bring you exclusive reporting on who saw what at Mar-a-Lago. How worried should Donald Trump be about what his employees say on the stand?
And: Yet another deadline looms before a government shutdown. What's new House Speaker Mike Johnson going to do about it?
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First: The White House says Israel has agreed to stop its attacks on Hamas for four hours every day to allow aid to get in and civilians to get out of Gaza.
Plus: Five Republican candidates make their case to voters on the debate stage. Can anyone breakthrough?
And: In a CNN exclusive, Kevin McCarthy speaks out on the eight Republicans responsible for removing him as speaker.
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First: It was a big night for Democrats in Ohio, Kentucky and Virginia last night. The clear message from voters: abortion rights still matter. But will that be enough to power President Biden to reelection a year from now?
Plus: It's debate night in Miami as five Republican candidates take the stage tonight, absent - once again - the frontrunner. So, is tonight's faceoff really just a race for second?
And: We bring you new reporting on the Democratic divide over Israel. Hear what some Jewish Democrats are saying about members of their own party.
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