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First: As today's show begins, we're following a major court ruling that could have big implications for President Trump's push to send US troops to blue cities across the country. 

Plus: Congress reconvenes and a familiar scandal reignites, as a bipartisan group of lawmakers meets with some of Jeffrey Epstein's victims trying to force a vote demanding the DOJ release the files. 

And: A 78 year old top democrat says Joe Biden's campaign sparked his decision to focus on generational change instead of reelection. But will other veteran lawmakers follow his lead and make room for new blood in their wounded party? 

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First: President Trump is threatening to deploy federal forces to Chicago this week. He claims his focus is combating crime and controlling immigration. But why only in Democratic zip codes? 

Plus: Nine former CDC directors are joining forces to sound the alarm on what Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Is doing to the agency. They say it's "endangering every American's health." 

And: Democrats are getting another chance to block President Trump's agenda. But can they agree on a playbook that also keeps the government's lights on? 

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In this episode of Inside Politics Sunday, host Manu Raju delves into President Trump's aggressive measures, including the firing of key federal officials, defiance of governors, and sweeping use of the National Guard, which are testing the limits of executive power. The episode also examines the turmoil at the CDC, with RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine stance leading to the resignation of top officials. A panel of experts and former CDC officials discuss the impact on public health and trust. Additionally, the show explores the Democrats' prospects in upcoming Senate races, the redistricting battles in various states, and the potential political shifts that could arise from these challenges. Featuring insights from journalists and experts like Molly Ball, Mario Parker, Steven Collinson, and former Obama administration CDC director Tom Frieden, this episode provides detailed analysis on the current political landscape.

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First: Top leaders at key federal agencies are fighting back after President Trump sent his signature reality show message: You're fired! But now it is real life with real consequences for your wallet and your health. 

Plus: We have exclusive new reporting on the Trump Administration's push to send hundreds of children in government custody back home to Guatemala. Multiple sources call the move unprecedented. 

And: President Trump is removing Kamala Harris's Secret Service detail. Is this all about settling scores with a rival? We have the letter he personally signed. 

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Minneapolis is in shock after yet another school shooting. This time, innocent children were gunned down as they sat praying in a church pew on the first week of school. An eight- and 10-year-old are dead, more than a dozen suffered injuries, and hundreds of children are left traumatized from witnessing a massacre in a place that was literally supposed to be a sanctuary. And we learned this morning that it could have been much worse. CNN's chief law enforcement and intelligence analyst John Miller has the latest. 

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Today's show begins following a press conference about the deadly school shooting in Minneapolis.

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Yesterday, President Trump took the unprecedented - and perhaps illegal - step of firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. Today she responded by filing a lawsuit. Meanwhile, officials in Chicago and other cities are up in arms over the president's plan to send in the military to fight crime. Our coverage of these and other Trump controversies begins with CNN's Jeff Zeleny at the White House. 

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Today's show begins as President Trump is holding yet another impromptu news conference in the Oval Office after signing more executive orders, including a ban on flag burning and the end of cashless bail. He also said he's ordered the Pentagon to train a specialized DC National Guard force that is "specifically trained and equipped to deal with public order issues." And he dismissed criticism that expanding his crackdown in DC to other cities is a classic strongman tactic. CNN's Jeff Zeleny breaks it all down for us from the White House. 

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This episode of Inside Politics Sunday, hosted by Manu Raja, delves into President Trump's controversial plan to deploy the military to Chicago to combat crime against the objection of local officials and analyses its implications. The discussion further explores the impact of these actions on Trump's political strategy, the potential ramifications for the upcoming midterm elections, and the political tug-of-war it creates. Additionally, the show talks about redistricting efforts in Texas and California ahead of the midterms, Trump's evolving stance on mail-in voting, and the potential influence on democracy. The episode also features an interview with Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner from Maine, his views on his party's brand, and critiques of Senator Susan Collins. There is a highlighted discussion on Gavin Newsom's combative tactics against Trump on social media, his likely 2028 presidential bid, and the broader strategies at play within the Democratic Party. The show closes with a tribute to the New Orleans Saints' 2010 Super Bowl victory and its symbolic significance for the city post-Hurricane Katrina.

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First: Former National Security Adviser John Bolton's morning starts with a court-authorized search of his home and DC office. What were FBI agents looking for?  

Plus: Is the country any closer to seeing what's inside the Epstein files? The House Oversight Committee chair says he'll have hundreds of documents from the Justice Department today. 

And: Fed Chair Jerome Powell hints that a rate cut could be coming soon to stop the economy from stalling out. 

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