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First: John Kelly, who served as Donald Trump's Chief of Staff, tells the New York Times he believes his former boss meets "the definition of a fascist" and warns Trump would rule like a "dictator" if reelected. 

Plus: It could be a critical night for Kamala Harris - she's going to take questions from undecided and persuadable voters at a CNN town hall. 

And: We have a special report on the Jewish vote. 

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With just two weeks till Election Day, the campaigns are putting the finishing touches on their closing messages to the shrinking sliver of undecided voters. Kamala Harris is going all-in on their bet that abortion rights will bring people to the polls. We have brand new reporting on their plans, including a trip to a reliably red state. Meanwhile, the richest man in the world is using his considerable resources to boots Donald Trump's campaign. So what does Elon Musk want in return? 

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As today show begins, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are both on the campaign trail with events in states neither can afford to lose. The former president is just outside of Asheville, North Carolina, while the VP is in suburban Philadelphia with Liz Chaney. We go live to both candidates followed by analysis from our panel. 

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First: Closing time. Trump gets vulgar, while Harris holds her attacks. As big names hit the trail, hoping to drive voters in the polls.

And: Elon Musk's million dollar promise.

Plus: Culture wars. The GOP's big bet on anti-trans attacks.

And: Great stakes. New reporting on whether the control of the Senate could come down to Michigan.

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First: Kamala Harris is camping out in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania this week as it becomes increasingly clear that her best path to the White House leads straight through those crucial states. 

Plus: The Trump campaign reportedly wants Nikki Haley to join him on the trail during the campaign's final days. So why this morning did the former president take a swipe at her? 

And: Too close for comfort. That's how the architect of Obama's presidential campaign, David Plouffe, sums up this race. He joins us exclusively. 

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As today's show begins we've just learned that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, the mastermind behind the October 7, 2023 terror attack against Israel, was killed in Gaza Thursday, according to a radio station run by Israel. Sinwar is believed responsible for the slaughter of more than 1,200 people, including 46 Americans. 

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"I am the father of IVF," Donald Trump told an audience of women today at a Fox town hall. Meanwhile, Kamala Harris heads to the Philadelphia suburbs, focusing on persuadable Republicans and independents. And Ted Cruz is fighting for his political life in a surprisingly close race against a football star turned Democratic congressman. Can he hang on? 

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First: Kamala Harris has a new tactic for highlighting the stakes of this deadlocked race: Not just using Donald Trump's own words against him, but playing the clips. 

Plus: Early in-person voting begins today in Georgia. That crucial Sun Belt state was decided by just over 11,000 votes in 2020. 

And: We introduce you to DC's newest and cutest residents after a very long trip aboard the "panda express." 

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First: Donald Trump is using violent and dehumanizing language to claim without evidence that criminals will invade America if he doesn't win. It's dark, dangerous, and an integral part of his get-out-the-vote strategy. 

Plus: Kamala Harris is camping out in the critical states of Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin, and she's making a direct plea to Black men as Democrats fear they could sit this election out, or even vote for Trump. 

And: We have new reporting on officials in swing states across the country working aggressively to guard against post-election drama. 

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First: Toss up. With three weeks left, Harris hits a wall, while Trump stokes fears.

Plus: Harry Enten breaks down Republican advantages. Can Trump close it out, or will Harris break through?

And: Gender gap. Amid warning signs for Harris, new behind the scenes details of Obama's appeal.

And: What Trump plans to do to make up ground with women.

Plus: Out-of-control? With the Senate seeming to slip from Democrats, new reporting on how the GOP hopes to hold the House, by changing how they talk about the abortion.

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