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First: Kamala Harris is camping out in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania this week as it becomes increasingly clear that her best path to the White House leads straight through those crucial states. Plus: The Trump campaign reportedly wants Nikki Haley to join him on the trail during the campaign's final days. So why this morning did the former president take a swipe at her? And: Too close for comfort. That's how the architect of Obama's presidential campaign, David Plouffe, sums up this race. He joins us exclusively.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As today's show begins we've just learned that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, the mastermind behind the October 7, 2023 terror attack against Israel, was killed in Gaza Thursday, according to a radio station run by Israel. Sinwar is believed responsible for the slaughter of more than 1,200 people, including 46 Americans.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I am the father of IVF," Donald Trump told an audience of women today at a Fox town hall. Meanwhile, Kamala Harris heads to the Philadelphia suburbs, focusing on persuadable Republicans and independents. And Ted Cruz is fighting for his political life in a surprisingly close race against a football star turned Democratic congressman. Can he hang on?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Kamala Harris has a new tactic for highlighting the stakes of this deadlocked race: Not just using Donald Trump's own words against him, but playing the clips. Plus: Early in-person voting begins today in Georgia. That crucial Sun Belt state was decided by just over 11,000 votes in 2020. And: We introduce you to DC's newest and cutest residents after a very long trip aboard the "panda express."  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Donald Trump is using violent and dehumanizing language to claim without evidence that criminals will invade America if he doesn't win. It's dark, dangerous, and an integral part of his get-out-the-vote strategy. Plus: Kamala Harris is camping out in the critical states of Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin, and she's making a direct plea to Black men as Democrats fear they could sit this election out, or even vote for Trump. And: We have new reporting on officials in swing states across the country working aggressively to guard against post-election drama.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Toss up. With three weeks left, Harris hits a wall, while Trump stokes fears.Plus: Harry Enten breaks down Republican advantages. Can Trump close it out, or will Harris break through?And: Gender gap. Amid warning signs for Harris, new behind the scenes details of Obama's appeal.And: What Trump plans to do to make up ground with women.Plus: Out-of-control? With the Senate seeming to slip from Democrats, new reporting on how the GOP hopes to hold the House, by changing how they talk about the abortion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With just 25 days to go, and the polls virtually tied, Barack Obama hits the campaign trail on behalf of Kamala Harris, appealing directly to the Black men the VP will need to win. Meanwhile, Donald Trump focuses on fearmongering with an issue he hopes will define this race.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First responders in Florida are working tirelessly to rescue people still trapped in their homes amid the trail of destruction left by Hurricane Milton. Officials say they dodged the worst-case scenario, but warn the threat is not over.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hurricane Milton continues its inexorable march toward Florida as a catastrophic Category 4 storm, packing winds of 145 miles per hour. Milton is now forecast to make landfall just south of Sarasota, and its outer bands are already wreaking havoc on millions, producing large and dangerous tornadoes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hurricane Milton is packing catastrophic winds of 150 miles per hour and barreling straight toward Florida, with Tampa in the storm's bullseye. We get an update from the city's mayor, who's already issued a blunt warning: "If you stay in one of the evacuation zones, you are going to die."  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices