Washington Today

Donald Trump holds a rally in Saginaw, MI; Kamala Harris campaigns in Ripon, WI with former Rep. Liz Cheney; President Biden surveys hurricane damage in FL & GA; Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the dockworkers strike and food prices; President Biden suggests possible support for an Israeli strike on Iranian oil facilities; UK-Mauritius agreement cedes sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius, but a U.S.-UK military base on one will remain.

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Concerns about East & Gulf Coast dockworker strike's impact on Hurricane Helene recovery, Vice Presidential nominees JD Vance and Tim Walz are asked about controversial topics from Tuesday night's debate, President Biden says after G7 call on Iran's missile attack on Israel that additional sanctions on Iran are being considered, United Nations Security Council holds emergency meeting on Middle East.

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U.S. reaction to Iran firing almost 200 missiles at Israel, interview with Politico's Ry Rivard on East Coast dockworkers' strike (23), President Biden on Hurricane Helene recovery, interview with 24sight News' Tom LoBianco on tonight's Vice Presidential debate between Sen. JD Vance (R-OH) and Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) (38), former President Carter celebrates his 100th birthday.

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-President Biden is promising that help is on the way for survivors of Hurricane Helene…He also said he’s been in touch with local leaders about what they need to help the rescue, recovery, and rebuilding efforts...and that he’s looking to Congress to help fund it...The governor of one of the hardest hit states, Roy Cooper of North Carolina, said the situation there is "life or death."

-It is just 36 days until Election Day…and a little more than 24 hours until the vice presidential candidates face off in their only debate…

Democratic nominee Gov. Tim Walz has been prepping with 2020 presidential candidate and Transportation Sec. Pete Buttigieg...While Republican nominee Sen. JD Vance has been practicing with House Republican Whip Tom Emmer...Meanwhile, the top of both tickets have been focusing on hurricane relief efforts in the South...We’ll hear from both coming up...

-Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sent a rare direct message to the Iranian people today, saying Israel "stands with you". His message comes as Israeli special forces carried out raids inside Lebanon against Iranian-back Hezbollah targets and airstrikes hit inside Beirut's city limits.

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In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal    

First, a conversation with Brian Reisinger author of "Land Rich, Cash Poor" about the challenges facing the nation's farmers -- and how policy makers should respond. 

Then, Washington Times national security editor Guy Taylor discusses a new congressional report that asserts China has exploited its partnership with U.S.-research institutions - to advance its own military technology. Plus, as we mark the close of Suicide Awareness Month, we speak with Frank Larkin – chairman of the group Warrior Call -- about his organization's efforts to reduce the number of veterans suicides. 

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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu speaks to United Nations, Ukrainian President Zelensky meets former President Trump, Florida Gov. DeSantis and Georgia Gov. Kemp give updates on Hurricane Helene recovery, interview with The Hill's Jared Gans on New Hampshire Governor's election. (45)

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Interview with AP's Farnoush Amiri on first hearing of House task force investigating assassination attempts against Donald Trump (8); Mayor Eric Adams (D-NY) indicted on federal charges of taking bribes and illegal campaign contributions from foreign sources; FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell on preparations for Hurricane Helene; Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets in DC with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, but not former President Donald Trump. President Biden pledges nearly $8 billion more in aid for Ukraine.

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House and Senate pass a three-month federal government funding bill to prevent a shutdown October 1; Donald Trump says Iran is behind the two assassination attempts against him; Kamala Harris outlines economic plans in Pittsburgh; President Biden on ABC's The View says he would have beaten Donald Trump had he stayed in the presidential race; Ukrainian President Zelensky tells the UN Russia plans to attack nuclear plants in Ukraine; FAA Administrator Whitaker tells a Senate subcommittee that safety culture at Boeing will take time to change; Gov. DeSantis (R-FL) gives an update on preparations for approaching Hurricane Helene.

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President Biden gives his final speech to the U.N. General Assembly as president; Speaker Johnson (R-LA) again blames the Senate's lack of action on the annual government spending bills for the need for a temporary funding extension to avoid a shutdown; Justice Department sues Visa, saying the company has an illegal monopoly over the U.S. debit card market; Donald Trump in Savannah, GA, promises companies low taxes and fewer regulations if they operate in the U.S, and high tariffs if they do not; CEO of the Novo Nordisk, which makes the weight loss drug Ozempic, testifies at a Senate hearing on the drug's high price in the U.S.; statue of the late singer Johnny Cash is unveiled in the Capitol.

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House Republican leaders unveiled their plan B over the weekend to keep the government open past Sept. 30—a continuing resolution that contains additional funding for the Secret Service but doesn't include the SAVE Act…That's the Republican proposal requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote….The bill is expected to be on the House floor by mid-week…We'll hear what Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer thinks about it coming up…

President Biden says the White House is working to deescalate the growing conflict in the Middle East between Israel and Iranian-back Hezbollah…. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is asking the people of Lebanon to get out of harm’s way” while Israel targets Hezbollah positions…

The man who police say tried to kill former President Trump on his golf course appeared in federal court in West Palm Beach, Florida today… The federal judge at the hearing denied bail to Ryan Wesley Routh--calling him a serious flight risk and danger to the community...Federal prosecutors also revealed that Mr. Routh spent at least a month in Florida planning the attack…and left a note with a friend saying, "This was an assassination attempt”

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