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Ballot issues are being reported in some areas with pivotal elections. President Donald Trump says he’s ending billions in US aid to Israel. A nine-day manhunt for a convicted murderer who escaped prison is over. Bomb threats disrupt travel across Europe. Plus, why “mogging” is officially having a moment.

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Election Day voting is underway across the country, with control of the House and Senate on the line. We check in on a polling place in Michigan, where some voters are splitting their ticket amid Democratic drama in the key Senate race.

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Guest: Sunlen Serfaty, CNN Correspondent

Host: David Rind

Producer: Paola Ortiz

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

Editorial Support: Nicky Robertson

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Balance of power on the line as polls open. Supreme Court rejects Trump administration effort to force CA to set aside 20,000 ballots. Storm moves east after deadly flooding in Southwest. Plane crash victims identified. English adventurer returns home after 28 years and 31,000 miles around the world.

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President Donald Trump wrapped up his midterm campaign with closing remarks at the Reflecting Pool. Some House Republicans are privately pushing to boot Rep. Haley Stevens after her controversial endorsement switch. Rain could impact voter turnout in key races. Federal investigators are trying to determine the cause of a fiery crash in Florida that left behind a massive crater. And, a judge in the Lindsay Clancy triple-murder trial has proposed a timeline for a potential retrial.

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Election officials across the country have been preparing for every possible disruption ahead of Election Day – including meddling from the Trump administration. With just hours to go before polls open, we examine the mood amongst officials and how they are training their workers to interact with federal poll monitors.

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Guest: Gabe Cohen, CNN Correspondent

Host: David Rind

Producer: Paola Ortiz

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

Editorial Support: Maddie Marshall, Marshall Cohen

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Democrat Haley Stevens speaks to CNN about decision to endorse Republican Mike Rogers in MI Senate race. Trump to deliver final midterm speech at Reflecting Pool. Deadly plane crash in Florida. Ukrainian families reunite thanks to temporary truce brokered by Melania Trump. Paramedic reunites with preemie she saved.

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Health issues like vaccines and pesticides have emerged as pressing midterm issues in some key battleground states, scrambling traditional political lines. But it comes as the broader 'Make America Healthy Again’ movement is dealing with fractures that could imperil the momentum that helped propel President Donald Trump back to the White House in 2024. We explore politicians from both sides of the aisle are trying to win over disaffected MAHA voters across the country.

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Guest: Sarah Owermohle, CNN Reporter

Host: David Rind

Producer: Paola Ortiz

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

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A social experiment involving hundreds of phone calls is challenging assumptions about how divided the US is. He’s explored all seven continents by wheelchair, overcoming the odds and hoping to inspire millions to do the same. Hear just how successful a first-of-its-kind cancer vaccine was. How running became a lifeline for a New York City marathoner experiencing homelessness. Plus, some of Halloween’s most beloved traditions have surprisingly strange origins.

Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco

Producer: Eryn Mathewson

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

Editorial Support: Allison Lau, Rob Picheta, Sandee LaMotte, Meg Tirrell

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President Donald Trump has revived two previously canceled campaign rallies ahead of next week’s midterm elections. The battle over the validity of Alaska’s unusual Senate race is heating up again. For the second time, a federal appeals court has blocked the Justice Department’s attempt to halt ballot counting in California. An ICE officer has been charged with aggravated assault after a chaotic arrest in Houston. Plus, the only person known to have survived an attempted execution by lethal injection is speaking out for the first time.

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Every election season we hear a lot about the battlegrounds of Pennsylvania, Ohio and Michigan. But what makes these places special? And how are voters there feeling about the midterms? One CNN team has put in many, many hours this week seeing as much as they can – and livestreaming it for everyone.

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Guest: Omar Jimenez, CNN Correspondent

Host: David Rind

Producer: Paola Ortiz

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

Editorial Support: Samantha Guff

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Justice Department investigating Texas mystery mailers. Trump cancels 2 rallies in battleground states. Largest heist in history targets world's largest crypto exchange. Doordash buys Instacart. And an epic Halloween light fight.

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A look at the last economic snapshot before the midterms. A new CNN poll shows Democrats within striking distance in four key Senate races. A beloved actor best known for leading two of sci-fi's most iconic franchises has passed away. A Cornell University student challenges Letitia James amid a sexual abuse investigation. Plus, the manhunt for a Tennessee killer stretches across states.

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When President Donald Trump promised to accept the midterm election results this week, he added an important caveat: “if they are honest elections.” While there is no evidence anything dishonest is going on, critics say it’s just the latest example of Trump sowing doubt in an election that could be bad for Republicans. We explore what conspiracy theories are taking hold in Trump’s base and separate fact from fiction around Trump’s claim that the polls are “rigged.”

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Guest: Donie O'Sullivan, CNN Senior Correspondent

Host: David Rind

Producer: Paola Ortiz

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

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Alaska governor launches probe into Peltola senate campaign. New CNN polls in key races. Police in Spain clash with protestors angry over deadly train crash. New study raises alarm about CTE in former NFL players. And, it's a party in Milwaukee as Brewers win first World Series in franchise history.

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The Federal Reserve takes a pause on interest rates after last month’s hike. A deadly high-speed train collision in Spain has killed scores of people and injured dozens. Israel’s election results head toward a political deadlock. An embattled politician is in the US after fleeing his country. Plus, a labor activist and civil rights icon dies at 96.

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Prediction markets have surpassed $1.4 billion in trading volume on the midterms, according to a CNN analysis. What’s driving the big spending? And are fears of insider trading materializing? We dig into Americans’ growing interest in betting on (literally) anything and what it means for our election system.

Note: CNN has a partnership with Kalshi and uses its data to cover major events. But CNN editorial employees aren’t allowed to trade on prediction markets.

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Guest: Marshall Cohen, CNN Senior Reporter

Host: David Rind

Producer: Paola Ortiz

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

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Source: Trump approved U.S. visa for Brazil's Flávio Bolsonaro who lost election and defied travel ban. Midterm ad spending surpasses all previous election cycles. Netanyahu to lose seats as Israel's election results are still being tallied. El Niño wreaks havoc in CA. And quilters come to the rescue for a high school band who needed 110 uniforms in 2 days.

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President Donald Trump looks to bolster Republicans facing tougher-than-expects contests in the Lone Star State. The FBI searched a mansion tied to former Rep. Eric Swalwell. Alex Pretti’s family says feds are still stonewalling efforts for justice. Defeated candidate Flávio Bolsonaro defies a travel ban amid an active police search. Plus, Jay-Z picks himself to headline the Super Bowl halftime show.

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As Israeli voters head to the polls today, the Democratic litmus test over support for Israel is top of mind for voters in the most expensive US House race in the country. Rep. Jared Moskowitz speaks to CNN about why he is not changing his pro-Israel stance despite a nationwide wave of progressive blowback.

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Guest: Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN Senior Reporter

Host: David Rind

Producer: Paola Ortiz

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

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Trump back in TX with one week until election day. Comey calls DOJ effort to prosecute him a third time an "appalling abuse" of power. Israel holds first elections since October 7 attacks. Convicted murderer escapes Tennessee prison. And a Colorado man pans for gold to make his girlfriend's engagement ring.

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