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Each weekday, Dana Bash and a panel of well-sourced reporters bring you the most important political stories of the day. On the weekend, Manu Raju kicks off CNN's Sunday morning political programming with Inside Politics Sunday. Dana and Manu get answers from the people making headlines, explain the political stories that matter, and report on how the news will impact you.

CNN Inside Politics

First: The shutdown stalemate continues, and Democrats say they have no plans to give up on their demands on health care. They claim voters are on their side, but is that true? We have results from a brand new poll asking just that. 

Plus: We have exclusive new CNN reporting on the president's point man on presidential power and how he plans to use the shutdown to slash the size of government even further. 

And: Another top federal prosecutor loses his job not because of anything he did wrong, but apparently because of a false accusation from a far-right activist. 
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Who Blinks First?

Negotiations to end the government shutdown remain at a standstill, meaning hundreds of thousands of people are getting furloughed, while others are working without pay. Joining us to discuss the stalemate is Speaker of the House Mike Johnson. 
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Mike Johnson Addresses Shutdown Standstill

Addressing a rare gathering of top US military officials from around the world, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announces new standards designed to eliminate "fat generals and admirals." And if his mandatory fitness tests means fewer women in the military, he says, "so be it." We analyze his comments as well as those from President Trump, joined by an Air Force veteran in Congress who just happens to be female. 

Also on today's show: A government shutdown is just hours away and there is no sign that the two sides are even talking. The only thing crossing the aisle is blame. 
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Hegseth's Military Makeover

First: As today's show begins, President Trump his holding the first of two high-takes negotiations that will have major repercussions both at home and abroad. 

Plus: The Trump Administration announces plans to send troops to one of the bluest cities in one of the bluest states in the country. Democrats have already launched a legal counterstrike, but can they stop the president? 

And: We're standing by for a news conference on the deadly attack on a Michigan church. Officials there may have new details on the killer's motive. 
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The Ultimate White House Double Header

Host Manu Raju discusses the impending federal government shutdown with a panel of experts, highlighting President Trump’s meeting with congressional leaders and the policy changes Democrats are demanding in healthcare. The script also delves into Trump's retribution against political foes, his use of the Justice Department, and the broader implications for democratic norms. Additionally, it features an interview with Congressman Seth Moulton discussing potential primary challenges and the need for generational change in the Democratic Party. The script wraps up with insights into the growing number of politically independent voters and the implications for both parties.
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Power Plays and Shutdown Standoffs

First: President Trump delivers that ominous warning to his political opponents in the wake of James Comey's indictment. And he's already attacking the judge assigned to Comey's case. 

Plus: Does either party have a plan to stop the government shutdown, now just four days away? Manu speaks with a Republican senator on the state of negotiations, or lack thereof. 

And: President Trump is unleashing a new attack on Tylenol, telling pregnant moms and children to stay away. A doctor makes a house call to Inside Politics to give you the actual science-based facts on what's really safe for your family. 
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Trump On Comey Indictment: 'There Will Be Others'

Today's show begins following another post-meeting Oval Office presser by President Trump, this one following his get together with Turkey's leader Erdogan. We first focus on the potential indictment of former FBI chief James Comey. While Trump called him a "sick and bad person," we've learned that his Attorney General Pam Bondi has doubts about prosecuting him. 
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Will Comey, a 'Sick and Bad Person,' be Indicted?

First: A shooter opens fire at an ICE facility in Dallas, killing two detainees in what the FBI calls "an act of targeted violence. 

Plus: President Trump says he's not done on the Jimmy Kimmel front. We tell you about a new threat he's issuing against ABC. 

And: Dana speaks to a lawmaker with the power to help strike a deal to keep the US federal government open. 
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Deadly Shooting at Dallas ICE Facility

First: President Trump used his speech to the United Nations to mock fellow world leaders and accuse the UN of being useless and toothless. 

Plus: Jimmy Kimmel returns to late night. Did ABC bring him back because it values free speech or because it values profit? 

And: Kamala Harris says if she could do it over again, she would have spent her 2024 campaign telling the country she was not Joe Biden. 
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Trump vs. the World

First: President Trump publicly tells his attorney general she's not doing enough to target his self-declared political enemies. Top Democrats say it's yet one more step on the path towards dictatorship. 

Plus: With just eight days left to avert a government shutdown, will Democrats ultimately choose confrontation or capitulation? 

And: What Erika Kirk’s powerful speech at her husband's memorial means for her role as a major MAGA power broker. 
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Out in the Open

The Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee says President Trump "betrayed his oath of office and sacrificed our national security" after the White House releases a rough transcript of his July 25th conversation with the president of Ukraine. We break down all the aftermath with our panel: CNN's Jeff Zeleny and Nia-Malika Henderson, Karoun Demirjian with the Washington Post, and Margaret Talev with Axios. Also on today's show: CNN's Pamela Brown, Evan Perez, Manu Raju, and CNN Legal Analyst Michael Zeldin.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
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Wednesday, September 25, 2019: White House Releases the Transcript

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