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The Supreme Court handed Republicans another redistricting loss ahead of the midterms. President Donald Trump proposed another giveaway after pledging dividends to Americans for control of Congress. Iran-backed rebels have captured a key trade route in the Middle East. A juror in Lindsay Clancy’s triple-murder trial aired his frustrations about jury deliberations. Plus, Princess Diana’s revenge dress returns to auction.

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President Donald Trump has made himself front and center at the GOP’s first ever midterm ‘convention’ in Texas this week. However, some prominent Republicans and candidates in tight races are skipping the event amid high costs and fear Trump’s unpopularity could weigh down their campaigns. We break down Trump’s message, his promise to pay American adults $5,000 if Republicans win the midterms, and whether the GOP is already looking past Trump. 

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Guest: Steve Contorno, CNN Senior Reporter 

Host: David Rind 

Producer: Paola Ortiz 

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin 

Editorial Support: Jeff Simon

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Trump promises $5,000 checks if GOP wins, but no details on how to pay for it, Cockpit voice recorders show pilot warned of excessive speed before deadly cargo plane crash, Search and rescue operation after Philippine ferry fire, Foldable iPhone debut, American cowboys compete in World Nomad Games. 

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President Donald Trump is expected to give the keynote speech tonight in the first-ever GOP midterm convention in Dallas. A former Anthropic researcher is warning of an AI apocalypse. This summer is one for the record books. A massive disruption at UK airports has left thousands of passengers stranded. Plus, everything you need to know about Apple’s first foldable iPhone.

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With less than two months until Election Day, new CNN polling is revealing where voters stand in critical Senate races in Michigan and Maine. We break down the numbers with someone who helped put the questions together. 

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Guest: Jennifer Agiesta, CNN Politics Polling Director 

Host: David Rind 

Producer: Paola Ortiz 

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

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The U.S. military destroys 5 Iranian tankers, Clancy jurors speak out, NYC releases 170,000 records about air quality after 9/11, Financial Disclosures show 3 of Trump's aides received a $45K cash gift, and Girl Scouts announce allergen-friendly cookies, plus a treat for your dog.

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Police have revealed the names of the five people who were killed in Sunday’s deadly plane crash in Miami. New York Mayor Zorhan Mamdani released new documents showing city officials misled the public about the air quality around Ground Zero. Lindsay Clancy’s attorney expressed he’s open to negotiating a plea deal for his client. One college football conference is appealing the results of a game, while another is threating to kick out one of its founding schools. Plus, hear why Prince Harry and Meghan are “shocked” by King Charles’ letter.

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With the midterm elections less than two months away, the key races and issues are taking shape. Let’s break down which are worth following and what they can tell us about the national mood.

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Guest: David Chalian, CNN Political Director/Washington Bureau Chief 

Host: David Rind 

Producer: Paola Ortiz 

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

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Flight recorders recovered after fatal cargo plane crash in Miami, Mom charged with killing 2-year-old son, Canada's new tariffs on US goods take effect, Hunter Biden launches memecoin and a sneak peek at George Lucas' new museum in LA.

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We’re closing out the summer on a high note! We asked you to let us know what you think the song of the summer is, and it turns out, the classics can still compete with this year’s biggest hits. CNN contributor and “Engagement Party” co-host Ari Shapiro traces how the song of the summer became a cultural phenomenon – and why today’s mix of country, rap, pop and throwbacks may mean our musical tastes are expanding, not dividing us. 

Listen to the Engagement Party episode on the song of the summer here. 

Here are the songs that shaped your summer: 

My Chemical Romance - Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na  

Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff - Summertime  

AR/CO, Kasango, and Shimza – Fire Fire 

Rudy Currence – Compliment  

 The Rolling Stones - Angry 

(No Artist Listed) - Constant Cadence 

Sky Ferreira – Everything Is Embarrassing  

Shakira - Dai Dai  

Yung Miami – Spend Dat 

RAYE – Where Is My Husband! 

Zac Brown Band – Pirates & Parrots 

Ella Langley – Choosin’ Texas 

Chic – Good Times 

Zara Larsson – Midnight Sun 

Sister Sledge – We Are Family 

Seals & Crofts – Summer Breeze 

The Beginning of the End - Funky Nassau 

Martha and the Vandellas - Dancing in the Street 

Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors - Find Your People  

Stephanie Mills – Put Your Body In It 

Drake – Janice STFU 

DJ Ilham - Digidi Digidi   

Scott Helman – Mr. Record Label 

RAYE – Joy 

Bill Stiteler / The Saxboy – The Puerto Rico Song 

Master KG - Jerusalema 

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