CNN Inside Politics

Manu Raju and panelists examine a tough midterm landscape for Donald Trump amid low approval ratings and Democratic polling advantages, while unpacking a Supreme Court ruling limiting the Voting Rights Act and its expected long-term impact on redistricting and polarization.

They also discuss how abortion and health care could shape races again, shifts in a key Maine Senate contest after Janet Mills steps aside, and interview Michigan candidate Mallory McMorrow on campaign controversies. The show also covers California’s open governor primary and debate over funding a proposed White House ballroom.
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Vietnam-level opposition, as the war in Iran hits 60 days, a new poll shows the backlash is surging. A new poll shows 61% of Americans think the war with Iran is a mistake.  The panel discusses the opposition to the war.  We listen in as President Trump talks to reporters on the South Lawn, as he heads to Florida.  Plus, John King travels to Ohio in his latest installment of All Over The Map and Patrick Svitek reports on the GOP race for Senate in Texas.
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Dana Bash follows  along as Secretary Pete Hegseth testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee.  The average price of gas jumped $.07 last night to $4.30,  the highest price since July of 2022.  Plus, President Trump reminds his nomination of Dr. Casey Means for surgeon general and nominates Dr. Nicole Saphier.
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Manu Raju follows breaking news on several fronts, starting with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth  and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs General Dan Kane fielding questions from long lawmakers for the first time since the war with Iran started.  The Supreme Court quickly eclipsed that high stakes hearing with a ruling that could reshape the battle for the house. Their six-three decision narrows a core piece of the Voting Rights Act, and could make it easier for GOP controlled states to draw maps that eliminate majority - minority districts. The case centers on two majority black districts in Louisiana, one of which state Republicans sought to eliminate.
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As today's show gets underway, President Trump and King Charles have just walked into the Oval Office. Their private meetings comes amid significant tension between the US and UK, particularly over the war in Iran. And that prompts the question: Can the King help mend the fraying "special relationship?" 

 
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