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CNN 5 Things

3 PM ET: Debate showdown, government funding fight, social media warning labels & more

Sep 10, 2024
House Speaker Mike Johnson, known for championing a short-term funding plan, dives into the political fray as tensions rise over government funding. He faces challenges from within his party and discusses the impact of the upcoming debate on public perception. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Antony Blinken addresses U.S. foreign policy, urging changes in Israel following a protester's death. The conversation also touches on the push for stricter warning labels on social media to protect youth, alongside honoring fallen service members from the Afghanistan withdrawal.
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  • Vice President Kamala Harris intends to confront Donald Trump on reproductive rights during the highly anticipated debate, emphasizing his past inconsistencies.
  • A bipartisan group of attorneys general is pressing Congress for stricter warning labels on social media to address youth mental health concerns.

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Debate Preparations and Strategies

Vice President Kamala Harris is set to debate former President Donald Trump, with a focus on reproductive rights as a key topic. Harris is expected to challenge Trump's ambiguous stance on abortion, seeking to highlight his past inconsistencies. Trump's team is preparing him to manage potential provocations from Harris, with advisors advising him to rely on facial expressions rather than verbal reactions to avoid potential pitfalls during the debate. This approach aims to prevent Harris from triggering explosive moments that could negatively impact Trump’s image.

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