First: The Trump Administration is hyping a potential breakthrough in the crippling trade war between the world's two biggest economies. But the president says nothing is set in stone until his meeting with the Chinese leader this week.
Plus: Hurricane Melissa is just hours away from making a direct hit on Jamaica. We bring you the latest forecast on what's expected to be one of the most powerful storms in history.
And: Progressives and Democratic Socialists are hoping that their candidate can win not just the battle to be the Mayor of New York, but the broader fight for the soul of their party.
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Letitia James Pleads Not Guilty, Deems Charges ‘Revenge’
New York Attorney General Letitia James pled not guilty today to felony charges of bank fraud and making false statements to a financial institution. After her first appearance on the defendant's side of the bench, James slammed the Justice Department being used as a tool of “revenge” by President Trump. Our coverage begins with CNN’s Kara Scannell.
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Early Voting, Trade Wars, and American Voices
It's the final stretch of early voting with a focus on political controversies and campaigning strategies across key states such as New Jersey, Virginia, and New York. Major political figures including Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Barack Obama are actively campaigning for various candidates. Discussions address Trump's influence in Republican campaigns amid charges of Islamophobia and rising healthcare costs. The script also delves into Trump's economic policies, including tariffs on Canada and an impending high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The government shutdown's impact, particularly on healthcare costs, is analyzed, with Republicans and Democrats deeply divided on negotiation strategies. An interview with Senator David McCormick discusses party positions and the challenges posed by the shutdown and rising living costs. The script concludes with an update on Elon Musk's conflict with Trump administration officials over leadership at NASA.
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Executive Overhaul
First: President Trump is bulldozing past critics and some preservationists to build an even bigger White house ballroom than originally planned. We have new details on the renovations, which are raising concerns even among some close aides.
Plus: We have breaking news on a historic gambling scheme involving 11 states and tens of millions of dollars, as well as a current NBA player and Hall of Fame coach.
And: "It's a show" is how one administration official is describing the push to hire thousands of ICE agents. That's part of brand new reporting on the president's immigration crackdown that you will hear exclusively on Inside Politics.
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Cashing In
First: President Trump wants payback ... literally. He's reportedly seeking $230 million from the Justice Department for prosecuting him. We've got brand new reaction from the House speaker.
Plus: Why are public figures suddenly dealing with Nazi-related skeletons not so deep in their closets? We break down how it's impacting the White House.
And: You'll hear from furloughed federal workers lining up at food banks struggling to pay their bills, while politicians in Washington can't even agree on when or whether to negotiate a way out of the shutdown.
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Each weekday, Dana Bash and a panel of well-sourced reporters bring you the most important political stories of the day. On the weekend, Manu Raju kicks off CNN's Sunday morning political programming with Inside Politics Sunday. Dana and Manu get answers from the people making headlines, explain the political stories that matter, and report on how the news will impact you.
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