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Deadly news chopper crash in California. Trump berates lone Democrat on Kennedy Center board. New organization launches to help Dems who run on reining in AI. Ed Sheeran's opening acts quit as he and Robert Kraft speak out on Macklemore controversy. The next chapter for the "Into The Wild" bus.
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Another measles death, the most in US in decades. The latest developments in the Kennedy Center’s name change saga. There’s a major update in the case against Nick Reiner, accused of killing his parents. The FBI director clashed with lawmakers in a heated hearing today. Plus, the US just took national defense to orbit.
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Alaska finds itself at number five in the most recent CNN ranking of Senate seats most likely to flip in 2026. But what is driving Democratic enthusiasm in this reliably red state? CNN hopped on to a dog sled and fishing boat to find out.

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Guest: John King, CNN Chief National Correspondent

Host: David Rind

Producer: Paola Ortiz

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

Editorial Support: Allie Malloy, Ish Estrada, Riane Lumer
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Tuesday, the Supreme Court shuts down mail-in ballot changes and says that states can proceed as usual. The Trump administration is rolling back Biden-era regulations on power plant pollution. Senator McConnell is back on the Senate floor after a three month absence due to health issues. A baby born from 22-year-old frozen embryo to a couple in their 50s. One last thing, history was made on TV's biggest night at the Emmys.
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President Donald Trump is downplaying growing calls for new AI safety checks. States have sued to stop a rule that would make it harder for some immigrants to get green cards. Kennedy Center officials warn the institution is on the brink of bankruptcy. President Trump urges his Ukrainian counterpart to stop targeting Russia’s diesel fuel sites. Plus, an iconic designer, who made stars sparkle, has died.
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