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When it comes to campaign spending, one person has spent more than anyone else: the trillionaire Elon Musk. However, some election officials believe his efforts to boost Republicans could be misleading voters. We look at what voters are seeing and how it could muddy the waters come Election Day.

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Guest: Fredreka Schouten, CNN National Political Writer

Host: David Rind

Producer: Paola Ortiz

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin
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Democrat James Talarico makes his case to Texas voters in a CNN town hall. Trump's approval rating hits a record low in a new poll. Cornell president faces backlash over handling of reported 2024 gang rape. Pope Leo thanks Catholics for their prayers as he recovers from surgery. California hospital welcomes 4 sets of twins in 1 month.
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Voters are getting a final check on consumer prices ahead of the midterms. A judge says the president’s press ban likely violates the First Amendment. Pope Leo shares his first message after a lung cancer diagnosis. Starlink restrictions catch Ukrainian authorities off guard. Plus, Joni Mitchell is officially a US citizen six decades later.
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Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico will hear from Democratic, Republican, and independent voters tonight at a CNN & Jubilee Town Hall (streaming live at 8pm ET). But is he doing enough to get the word out in a state that hasn’t elected a Democrat in over 30 years? Our team heads to Fort Worth to find out.

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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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Senate candidates spar in Maine, Iowa, Georgia. White House ousts Kimberly Guilfoyle as U.S. ambassador to Greece. Katie Zacharia's "brutal" first press briefing. Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer. NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover sets off-world driving record.

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