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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu orders the closure of the West Bank after two Palestinian gunmen open fire at an Israeli military checkpoint, wounding at least five Israelis. Two of the wounded are in critical condition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senate candidates in Michigan and Kansas go head to head in their final debates before Election Day ... JD Vance tells critics to “stop whining” over a GOP attack ad that dredges up a Democrat’s childhood trauma ... At least two Bush family members back James Talarico over Republican Ken Paxton in Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new CNN poll shows Democrats entering the final stretch of the midterm campaign with a 10-point advantage over Republicans on the generic congressional ballot, with their lead growing to 15 points among independent voters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump is using violent protests in France to argue for hard-line immigration policies and warn voters about what he says could happen in the US, just two weeks before the midterms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump is back on the campaign trail with his approval rating hitting a new low. Can he still turn out voters in key Senate races? ... A grieving military husband confronts JD Vance over failures in leadership. Could the moment become a bigger problem for the Vice President? ... Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed pushes back after being questioned about his loyalty to America. Is his Muslim faith being used against him? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three children and a teacher are dead after a shooting at an Oregon elementary school. A community member intervened before police arrived. ... Abdul El-Sayed and JD Vance trade attacks in Michigan. Does the political sparring resonate with voters? ... Protesters interrupt the Maine Senate debate, confronting Susan Collins as questions grow about Troy Jackson's ability to energize Democrats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump says the US is making a fortune from high oil prices, even as gas prices hit a grim milestone and voters give him low marks on inflation and the economy. ... James Talarico faces questions over his "God is non-binary" remarks. Can his brand of liberal Christianity win in Texas? ... The Trump administration investigates Rep. Ilhan Omar for immigration fraud. Could she be stripped of her citizenship? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Republican Senate candidates in key battleground states break with President Trump over the war in Iran as voters focus on the economy and cost of living. ... Trump travels to a state that hasn't elected a Democratic senator in nearly two decades. What does that say about Republicans' midterm prospects? ... Sources are already questioning how long new White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia will last after her first briefing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With just three weeks until the midterm vote, Republicans are trying to shrink the map and pump out more cash. Can they save their Senate majority? ... Federal agents raid the home of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar just two days after Trump singled her out at a rally. Coincidence, or part of a pattern? ... The new White House press secretary gives her first briefing today. What could Katie Zakaria's past post tell us about her future at the podium? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A source tells CNN that President Trump is now weighing whether to fire his son's ex-fiancé Kimberly Guilfoyle, the US Ambassador to Greece, after a string of reports alleging misconduct ... Is Trump's diesel deal with Putin just weeks from the midterms a ploy to win the GOP some votes? ... The president wants people to watch a firing squad execution in the name of American values. Now the Pope is pushing back.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As today's show begins we're tracking Hurricane Isaias, which has strengthened to Category 2 as it heads towards the Gulf, prompting a state of emergency in parts of Alabama and Florida ... The Pentagon is saying that the firing squad execution of the Fort Hood shooter will be livestreamed for the public. Is that even legal? US Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle is accused of asking a Trump donor to pay off her credit card bill. How will the president respond to the scandal?    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Isaias, the first Atlantic hurricane of the season, now threatens the Gulf. Where will it make landfall and how powerful will it be when it does? ... Two Trump- backed Senate candidates buck the president. Is he costing them crucial votes? ... We reveal brand new CNN polling of a crucial midterm race in Iowa. Does either candidate have the upper hand?    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The midterm Senate map is shifting toward Democrats. What does that mean for Republicans who are trying to keep control of government? ... Troy Jackson holds Susan Collins to account on Trump, abortion, and tariffs during a debate. Did it land with Maine voters? ... Three years after the October 7th attacks, we've got new details from the behind the scenes as President Biden tried to prevent an all-out regional war.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"We're worried about Michigan. We're worried about Texas. We're worried about a few states." Those are the words of President Trump while campaigning for Republicans. Is he helping or hurting the GOP's chances in midterms?    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With just a few weeks before the crucial midterms, President Trump is digging for votes in places you might not expect ... With the president placing big bets on data centers, can Democrats turn that into midterm votes? ... Latino voters helped Trump in the last election. But polls now show a swing back to Democrats. Is ICE to blame? ... Retailers are using AI and algorithms to charge different customers different prices. Has big tech reinvented the rip off?    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices