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12 hours from now, a long-hoped for truce will take effect in the Israel-Hamas war. It is scheduled to last for only four days, but in that time, Hamas has promised to release 50 hostages and Israel is going to release 150 Palestinian prisoners and allow more aid into Gaza. Becky Anderson walks us through the outlines of the deal.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...

15 hours from now, we're expecting the first of dozens of Hamas hostages, who've been captive since October 7, to walk free out of Gaza. In exchange, Israel agrees to pause its assault on Gaza for four days, release 150 Palestinians from Israeli prisons, and allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza. That could include hundreds of trucks carrying fuel and supplies. For families of the missing, the pas...

As today's show begins, Israel's war cabinet is meeting on a deal with Hamas to free about 50 of the 237 people being held captive. It's been 45 days since over 1,000 hostages -- mostly innocent civilians -- were taken by Hamas on the Jewish sabbath. "We're now very close," President Biden said, adding, "Nothing is done until it's done. And we have more to say. But things are looking good." Our co...

First; Negotiators say they're nearing a deal to release some of the 237 people being held captive by Hamas terrorists.  Plus: President Biden turns 81 today but the White House is keeping it low key, hoping to minimize concerns about his age as he fights for reelection.  And: Tributes to Rosalynn Carter are pouring in following the former First lady's death at the age of 96.  Learn more about you...

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...

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.  Learn more about your ad choices....

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 embattle...

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.    Learn more about you...

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?...

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 question...

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 ous...

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...

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.  Learn more about y...

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 s...

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First: Raju heads a panel with CNN’s Melanie Zanona, Daniel Strauss, Isaac Dovere and Seun Min Kim of the Associated Press to discuss the battleground state polls released by the New York Times which show that President Joe Biden is struggling against former President Donald Trump, who leads him in 5 of 6 swing states. Plus: United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has spent the weekend in...

First: Iran-backed Hezbollah warns clashes at the Israel-Lebanon border have a "realistic" possibility of escalating into a broader Middle East conflict.  Plus: President Biden is under pressure from his own party over Israel's response to the brutal Hamas attack, as 13 Senate Democrats are now pushing for a humanitarian pause in Gaza.  And: In a CNN exclusive, Republican congressman George Santos...

First: Hundreds of Americans are waiting at the Rafah crossing hoping to get out of Gaza as soon as today. This, as Israeli forces are fighting face-to-face battles with Hamas and pushing into Gaza city.  Plus: President Biden is calling for a pause to get hostages out and aid in. That new public posture comes as political pressure increases on the president from within his own party.  And: GOP se...

First: Another massive blast rocks that refugee camp in Gaza. New video shows catastrophic damage as people dig through the rubble searching for bodies. We don't know yet who is responsible.  Plus: In a huge deal brokered by Qatar, civilians are now leaving Gaza for the first time since Hamas attacked Israel. Hundreds are waiting to move through the crucial Rafah border crossing.  And: Mike Johnso...

First: As Israeli ground troops push deeper into Gaza, we're learning gripping new details how its forces rescued an IDF soldier.  Plus: the FBI director issues a stark warning that the war in the Middle East may inspire extremists in the US to carry out more attacks against Americans.  And: A brand new CNN poll reveals the state of the 2024 presidential race in a crucial primary state.  Learn mor...

First: Israeli troops push deeper into Gaza as the ground assault intensifies. They say they've killed dozens of terrorists who were barricaded in tunnels and buildings, but what does this mean for the more than 230 people believed to be held hostage by Hamas?  Plus: A mob at a Russian airport storms the tarmac searching for Israelis on a flight arriving from Tel Aviv. This chilling incident occur...

First: Israel at war. Artillery fire has begun between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah at the border of northern Israel. Could this be the start of a ground invasion? Join us on the front lines as we attempt to navigate this rapidly evolving conflict. Plus: Mike Pence has decided to suspend his campaign for Presidency as he exits the 2024 Republican primary field. He states that "it is not my time"...

First: Residents are still gripped with fear as the manhunt for Robert Card, the man suspected of killing 18 people in Maine, expands. Officials say they're now using divers to search the river close to where the killer's vehicle was found, but are they any closer to finding the armed and dangerous suspect?  Plus: Sources tell CNN there's been significant progress on negotiations to release hostag...