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Hurricane Isaias, now a Category 3 storm, is expected to make landfall near Pensacola, Florida. New developments are emerging about the motives behind last week’s attempted Flydubai hijacking. New York City's mayor condemns an ICE shooting that wounded a man in front of his 5-year-old child. The Pentagon announced plans to livestream the military’s first firing squad execution since 1945. Plus, legendary NFL player and coach of “Da Bears,” Mike Ditka, has died.
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Democrats believe a Senate seat in Texas in reach this year, thanks to a combination of enthusiasm for their candidate James Talarico and the scandal-ridden past of his opponent, state Attorney General Ken Paxton. Now, CNN has exclusive new reporting about what Paxton allegedly said about his primary opponent behind closed doors.

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Guest: Patrick Svitek, CNN Politics Reporter

Host: David Rind

Producer: Paola Ortiz

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin
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Hurricane Isaias to hit Gulf Coast tonight. Nobel Peace Prize awarded. Fiery Senate debates in Michigan and Georgia. Trump donor accuses Amb. Guilfoyle of quid pro quo. 11-year-old boy gets tricked-out Star Wars Halloween costume for his wheelchair.
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The Gulf Coast is bracing for impact as Hurricane Isaias approaches landfall. A decision looms on President Donald Trump’s press ban. Trump says he won’t attack Iran before the midterms. Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife face new charges over disturbing torture allegations. Plus, Russia unleashes its deadliest single strike against Ukraine this year.
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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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