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A new CNN poll of Iowa and Ohio is revealing tight Senate races in states President Donald Trump easily won in 2024. We dig into the positive signs for Democrats and examine what the data doesn’t tell us about Republican voters.

For more: New CNN polls give Democrats hope in a pair of red states

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Guest: Jennifer Agiesta, CNN Director of Polling and Election Analytics

Host: David Rind

Producer: Paola Ortiz

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin
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New polls in Iowa and Ohio Senate races. Hurricane Isaias headed toward Gulf Coast. US expected to file new charges against Maduro. USS Lincoln crew to reunite with families after record deployment. First look at Zoo Atlanta giant panda on loan from China.
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The latest on Christa Pike’s condition and today’s hearing over her failed execution last week. A man has been charged in an alleged Mall of America terror plot. President Donald Trump floats firing top political advisers less than 30 days before the midterms. A dangerous storm is forecast to become the Atlantic’s first hurricane of the season. Plus, details on the new auto enrollment structure for Trump Accounts.
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In the wake of President Donald Trump’s baseless attacks on mail-in voting and new rules from the US Postal Service, some election officials are encouraging voters to return their ballots in drop boxes. However, disinformation and conspiracy theories persist. We explore how local officials are working to secure them ahead of Election Day.

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Guest: Jeremy Herb, CNN Politics Reporter

Host: David Rind

Producer: Paola Ortiz

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin
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TN Inmate who survived execution attempt is awake & speaking. Trump to talk to Putin about mysterious death of employee at anti-plague lab. Republican super PAC spending $5M on SC Senate race. Ex-CIA official pleads guilty to fraud scheme that involved 4 luxury houses & $46M in gold bars. Extreme explorer launches 400+ mile journey in Congo River basin on inflatable kayak.
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