First: New Jersey Democratic Senator Bob Menendez and his wife entered pleas of not guilty this morning to federal bribery charges. He's accused of using his influence to help Egypt in exchange for cash, gold bars and a luxury car.
Plus: Seven 2024 White House hopefuls take the stage tonight at Ronald Regan's presidential library in California in the second Republican debate. Notably absent - again - will be front-runner Donald Trump.
And: With just four days remaining to get a deal done, it's still a big question whether Congress can avoid a government shutdown.
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