9 AM ET: Battleground poll, Blinken subpoenaed, 11 year old admits to killing & more
Sep 4, 2024
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Antony Blinken, the Secretary of State, discusses being subpoenaed by the House regarding the Afghanistan withdrawal. He shares insights on the mixed results of a recent poll across key battleground states, highlighting the political climate. Meanwhile, Elon Musk is mentioned in tensions with Brazil's president over issues of free speech and misinformation. The episode also addresses alarming stories, including a tragic case of an 11-year-old boy who confessed to murder, alongside severe heat alerts impacting the West Coast.
The latest CNN/SSRS poll reveals a divided sentiment in key battleground states, indicating a significant number of undecided voters that may affect the upcoming election outcome.
Extreme heat alerts are impacting the West Coast with record temperatures, highlighting the urgent need for cooling measures as millions face dangerous weather conditions.
Deep dives
Key Battleground States in the Election
A recent CNN SSRS poll highlights a mixed outlook across six crucial battleground states as the election approaches. In states like Wisconsin and Michigan, Harris holds a slight lead beyond the margin of error, while Trump leads similarly in Arizona. However, Georgia and Pennsylvania show no clear leader, with many voters still undecided, potentially impacting the overall election outcome significantly. Notably, Pennsylvania is a focal point due to its substantial electoral votes, with around 15% of likely voters across these states indicating they have not yet made a firm choice.
Heat Wave Sweeps the West Coast
The West Coast is experiencing extreme heat, with Phoenix reaching its 100th consecutive day of temperatures exceeding 100 degrees. This summer has recorded the hottest temperatures on record for the region, with forecasts indicating even higher temperatures in the coming week. Los Angeles is also expected to hit 100 degrees for the first time in over two years, prompting the opening of cooling centers. With about 60 million Americans under heat alerts, cities like Portland are facing unusual temperature spikes around 20 degrees above average for this time of year.
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Election Poll Insights and Extreme Weather Reports
A CNN/SSRS poll shows a mixed outlook across six key battlegrounds. We'll tell you why the House has subpoenaed Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Record temperatures have most of the West Coast under a heat alert. An 11-year-old boy has admitted to shooting and killing a former interim mayor of a small Louisiana town and his adult daughter. And, Brazil's president has taken a swipe at Elon Musk.