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Jun 27, 2024 • 7min
3 PM ET: Biden-Trump faceoff, severe storms, Olympic gymnastics trials & more
A historic showdown is set between Biden and Trump at a primetime debate. Supreme Court rulings on opioid epidemic and federal agencies. Severe weather warning in the US. Bolivian general arrested for failed coup. Simone Biles competes for a spot in Paris Olympics.
Jun 27, 2024 • 6min
12 PM ET: Key SCOTUS opinions, Walgreens closing stores, housing market 'stuck' & more
Supreme Court rejects Purdue Pharma settlement, emergency abortions in Idaho. Pre-debate security for Biden and Trump, Walgreens store closures, Kenyan protests, and housing market stagnation until 2026.
Jun 27, 2024 • 7min
9 AM ET: Historic presidential debate, Boeing's explanation, NBA draft & more
A historic presidential debate is on the horizon, Boeing investigates a plane incident, wealthy Americans face financial struggles, a cyberattack disrupts car dealerships, and French players make waves in the NBA draft.
Jun 27, 2024 • 7min
6 AM ET: CNN debate day, Bolivia coup attempt, panda diplomacy returns & more
Tonight in Atlanta, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will face off in the first election debate. Other topics include Supreme Court rulings, a thwarted coup in Bolivia, a Texas inmate execution, and the arrival of giant pandas in California.
Jun 26, 2024 • 25min
One Thing: Backstage Before the CNN Presidential Debate
David Chalian, CNN's Political Director, gives an inside look at the upcoming CNN Presidential Debate where President Biden and former President Trump will face off. The episode explores the debate studio in Georgia, voter expectations, and the historical significance of this early election clash.
Jun 26, 2024 • 7min
6 PM ET: Gaza death toll, the Fed’s annual stress test, a cow tax in Denmark & more
Topics include Gaza conflict death toll, Fed stress test results, impact of abortion bans on birth control access, ICC conviction of Al-Qaeda-linked leader, and Denmark's carbon tax on agriculture.
Jun 26, 2024 • 7min
3 PM ET: SCOTUS abortion decision, economists on inflation, Assange goes free & more
Supreme Court possibly allowing abortions in emergencies in Idaho, economists warn of inflation due to Trump's policies, Julian Assange is free in Australia, and future energy wars may be underwater
Jun 26, 2024 • 7min
12 PM ET: SCOTUS social media ruling, border apprehensions drop, Kenya backtracks & more
SCOTUS ruling favors Biden, Trump to debate on CNN, US-Mexico border apprehensions drop, Kenya protests finance bill, Massachusetts cop-killer trial
Jun 26, 2024 • 6min
9 AM ET: Hot debate issues, Julian Assange home, Michael Phelps testimony & more
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is back in Australia. Discussion covers political debate strategies, severe flooding in the Midwest, NATO appointment, and Michael Phelps' criticism of the World Anti-Doping Agency.
Jun 26, 2024 • 7min
6 AM ET: Debate countdown, Evan Gershkovich trial starts, military veterans pardoned & more
Debate countdown for presidential election, Evan Gershkovich trial in Russia, upcoming Supreme Court rulings, Biden's expected pardons for veterans convicted under anti-gay military law
