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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. --- Guest: Fredreka Schouten, CNN National Political Writer Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Show...

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.

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.

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. --- Guest: Jeff Zeleny, CNN Chief National Affairs Correspondent Host: David Rind...

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.

A former gang leader learns his fate for the death of Tupac Shakur. Police identify the man who fell to his death from a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia. The White House ousts the US ambassador to Greece. Cornell University bans fraternity parties for the rest of the academic year. Plus, Pope Leo is recovering from an unexpected surgery.

After helping power President Donald Trump’s two presidential wins, some GOP analysts are concerned the party is not doing enough to turn out White evangelical voters. We look what might keep them home and examine how some Democrats are leaning on their own faith journeys to try and win some of them back. --- Guest: Lauren Fox, CNN Congressional Correspondent Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz...

Rep. Ilhan Omar responds after federal officers search her home. Six Flags temporarily closes some roller coasters nationwide after a death in Georgia. Elon Musk emerges as top Republican booster with $276 million in donations. Actress Selma Blair charged with assault after alleged midair incident. Cyberattack hits hundreds of French supermarkets.

Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar is condemning a search of her home by federal officers today. President Donald Trump is considering whether to fire the US Ambassador to Greece after reports of misconduct. Pope Leo XIV announced he’ll undergo a procedure to remove a nodule from his lung. An explosion during an Israeli school trip has left one teenager and others injured. Plus, the FBI is investigating re...

GOP operatives in South Carolina say the campaign of Sen. Darline Graham has been lackluster, fueling Democratic excitement in a Republican stronghold. Is it because she is a political newcomer thrust into the spotlight following the death of her brother, Sen. Linsday Graham, or something else? We sift through Sunday’s debate and look at why talk of a political dynasty is rubbing some Republican v...

Trump’s US-Russia diesel deal draws bipartisan criticism. South Carolina Senate debate turns heated as the race tightens. Iran-backed Houthis launch strikes on Saudi airport. Dual Pacific storms bring flash flooding and destructive winds. Thai queen becomes the first female monarch to fly a fighter jet.

From polling to local Facebook groups, you can clearly see how concerned many Americans are about artificial intelligence data centers in both. But lately, law enforcement has been forced to investigate perceived calls for violence against local officials related to these projects. We examine the fine line between free speech and calls for violence. Note: This episode contains strong language. ---...

A surprise on California's beaches has scientists racing to give roughly 200 sea turtle eggs a fighting chance. An expedition is heading to a remote Pacific island to search for Amelia Earhart’s missing plane. A group of skydivers became heroes after spotting an emergency during a routine jump. What a day-in-the-life was like of a newly-minted Nobel Prize winner. Plus, Singapore is trying a new ap...

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, le...

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. --- Guest: Patrick Svitek, CNN Politics Reporter Host: David Rind Pr...

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.

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 --- Guest: Jennifer Agiesta, CNN Director of Polling and Election Analytics Host: David Rind Producer:...

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 fo...

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. --- Guest: Jeremy Herb, CNN Politics Reporter Host: David R...

Another prominent official is getting involved in gang rape allegations at Cornell University. President Donald Trump signed a new order aimed at lowering diesel prices. New York became the first to declare a statewide measles disaster emergency. A wave of massive student protests has France on edge. Plus, the tech push behind a new mega-merger.

President Donald Trump is in the midst of a weeklong campaign blitz through Trump-friendly territory, trying to beat back Democratic headwinds ahead of Election Day. But will his presence hurt or help GOP turnout? We head to Nebraska to find out. --- Guest: Jeff Zeleny, CNN Chief National Affairs Correspondent Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

An Israeli airport may have been the target in a suspected hijacking attempt last week. A Russian lab worker’s death is sparking fears of the plague. A new revelation is raising more questions about what Cornell University police shared with prosecutors in a sexual assault investigation. The man convicted of murdering his wife now faces his final sentence. Plus, meet the newest Nobel Prize winners...

As voter skepticism of artificial intelligence and data centers rises, a new CNN analysis finds that millions of dollars are being spent on midterm advertising that appears to include AI-generated content. However, more than two-thirds of that spending has been on ads that didn't disclose using the technology. We break down what to look for and whether the ads could impact the outcome of certain r...

Climate scientists are warning that a super-sized El Niño is laying the groundwork for stronger storms, extreme heat, and potential food supply disruptions in certain parts of the world. But what exactly is this weather phenomenon? And how does climate change fit in? We look at how impacts are already being felt and what the coming months could look like. For more: El Niño just leveled up to super...

At Rikers Island in New York, a book club co-founded by Nora Fried and Julia Fox gives incarcerated women a chance to read, write and feel seen. A robot built from recycled plastic is giving deaf students a new way to learn STEM. Why more people are choosing to start their day with coffee and a rave. A high school science teacher found something paleontologists had never seen before. Plus, meet th...