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First: Donald Trump is now blaming Joe Biden and Kamala Harris for the second apparent assassination attempt. This coming from a man who's arguably pushed more incendiary political rhetoric than any other US president or candidate. 

Plus: We have no details regarding the indictment against Sean Diddy Combs. Prosecutors want the rapper behind bars after he "abused threatened, and coerced victims for 16 years." 

And: The Senate rejects a bill to protect IVF. Is this a case of election-year politics?Dana speaks with Senator Amy Klobuchar. 

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First: That's the chilling assessment from the Secret Service after a second assassination attempt on Donald Trump's life. We bring you the latest on the investigation and breaking details from the suspect's parents. 

Plus: JD Vance is still defending baseless and racist conspiracies about Haitian immigrants eating pets. The VP candidate tells Dana he is willing to "create stories for media attention." 

And: Kamala Harris has a high-stakes meeting today with a union that usually backs Democrats, but its president spoke at the Republican convention this summer. 

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Ground game. Post-debate, Harris targets deep red territory. While Trump digs in. 

CNN's political director joins us at the magic wall. Why one city could tip the balance.

And abortion politics. New reporting on an issue roiling the GOP and the surprising message from Republicans. 

Plus, in their endorsement era. On a big week, we're one on one with Senators Romney and Manchin. On who they may back this November.

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First: Donald Trump is known for his love of cameras and a huge audience. So why is he turning down the chance to debate Kamala Harris again 

Plus: As we pass the midway point of the hyper-speed Harris campaign for president, we have new reporting on Team Kamala's strategy to defeat Donald Trump. 

And: Democrats think this is the year they may be able to turn the Tar Heel State blue. Dana talks to the Republican tasked with making sure that doesn't happen. 

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First: Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are back on the trail after 67 million people watched Tuesday's debate. They're aiming to mobilize voters in crucial battleground states as polls show this is a race that will be won by incredibly narrow margins. 

Plus: Dana talks to a top Harris campaign adviser about their plans to reach those still-undecided voters. 

And: The attorney general issues a stark warning about threats against the DOJ. While he didn't name names, it's pretty clear where he thinks those threats are coming from. 

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First: The Harris campaign is pushing to get back on the debate stage while Donald Trump claims he won and doesn't need a round two. His advisors may disagree. We have the highlights, the fallout, and the fact checks from what may be voters' last chance to see the candidates faceoff before heading to the polls. 

Plus: The biggest star on the planet says she's a "childless cat lady" who won't "leave a blank space on her ballot." But will Swifties follow her lead and vote for Kamala Harris? 

And: 23 years ago today our country changed forever. On this 9/11 we bring you live tributes as we remember the thousands of Americans killed in the deadliest terror attack on US soil. 

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First: Just hours from now, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will face off in a debate that could define the final weeks of this deadlocked presidential race. We have new reporting on both candidates' tactics on this crucial night. 

Plus: Nikki Haley is offering some blunt advice for the Republican ticket that needs to narrow the gender gap, but will Donald Trump fall into too-familiar habits tonight? 

And: CNN is asking undecided voters in must-win Pennsylvania what they want to hear on the debate stage. One person's tip: Tell us what you're going to do, not what the other person has done wrong. 

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First: As Kamala Harris and Donald Trump get ready for their first - and perhaps only - face-to-face meeting before votes are cast, we break down how the candidates are preparing for tomorrow's debate. 

Plus: The Harris campaign is clearly trying to get into Donald Trump's head, releasing a new ad featuring his former vice president, defense secretary, and national security adviser all explaining why they think their old boss is unfit for a second term. 

And: A video promoting former First Lady Melania Trump's new memoir claims there are "efforts to silence" her husband. Could this be a sign of more campaign comments or even appearances to come, or just a clever marketing tool? 

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Face to face. With Harris and Trump set to square off, two pollsters break down brand new numbers this morning. Our panel dives into the preparations and how they could go on the offense. Who will come out on top? 

Plus, on the trail. Manu goes one on one with both candidates in a key race that could decide control of the Senate. 

And upping the ante. Who the betting markets think will have the upper hand Tuesday?

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Donald Trump was back in a New York City courtroom today where his lawyers pushed a federal appeals panel to throw out the jury verdict that found him liable of sexually abusing and defaming writer E. Jean Carroll. Following his appearance, Trump launched a verbal attack on Carroll and several other women who have accused him of sexual assault or sexual misconduct over the past several decades. 

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