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First: The Harris campaign is pushing to get back on the debate stage while Donald Trump claims he won and doesn't need a round two. His advisors may disagree. We have the highlights, the fallout, and the fact checks from what may be voters' last chance to see the candidates faceoff before heading to the polls.  Plus: The biggest star on the planet says she's a "childless cat lady" who won't "leave a blank space on her ballot." But will Swifties follow her lead and vote for Kamala Harris?  And: 23 years ago today our country changed forever. On this 9/11 we bring you live tributes as we remember the thousands of Americans killed in the deadliest terror attack on US soil.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Just hours from now, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will face off in a debate that could define the final weeks of this deadlocked presidential race. We have new reporting on both candidates' tactics on this crucial night.  Plus: Nikki Haley is offering some blunt advice for the Republican ticket that needs to narrow the gender gap, but will Donald Trump fall into too-familiar habits tonight?  And: CNN is asking undecided voters in must-win Pennsylvania what they want to hear on the debate stage. One person's tip: Tell us what you're going to do, not what the other person has done wrong.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: CNN scored big interviews with Kamala Harris, Tim Walz, and JD Vance, all within the last 24 hours. We bring you the highlights, the fallout, and the fact-checking.  Plus: Team Trump tries to walk back the former president's new comments on abortion. He's trying to alleviate concerns from moderates but his social conservative base is not so happy.  And: Some good news for those hitting the road this holiday weekend, as gas prices will be the lowest we've seen on Labor Day in three years.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Protests intensify on college campuses across the country. Police are being called in to quell the violence and multiple arrests have been made. Our reporters and special guests bring you up to speed on the latest developments.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A record-high 3,400 migrant children are in custody of the U.S. Border Patrol, and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is asking his department for help in dealing with the "surge" along the U.S. southern border. Plus, the House readies to vote on the $1.9 trillion covid relief bill, legislation that Democrats call "transformative" and Republicans call a "tragedy." And breaking news: Buckingham Palace responds to the Meghan and Harry interview with Oprah Winfrey.  On today's program: CNN's Elizabeth Cohen, Jeff Zeleny, Priscilla Alvarez and Max Foster. Also on the show: POLITICO's Rachael Bade, The Wall Street Journal's Catherine Lucey, and CNN analyst Ben Ginsberg. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The CDC releases its long-awaited guidelines for the more than 30 million Americans who have been fully vaccinated against covid-19.  You can visit indoors with others fully vaccinated without a mask, but it's still recommended you do not travel. Plus, the Biden administration is on the cusp of a huge legislative win, with the House set to vote on the covid stimulus package this week. And Governor Cuomo defies some New York Democratic leaders who are calling for his resignation.  On today's program: CNN's Elizabeth Cohen, Phil Mattingly, and Omar Jimenez. Also on the show; Dr. Uche Blackstock, Julie Pace of the Associated Press, POLITICO's Anna Gronewald, and CNN legal analyst Anne Milgram.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a last-minute snag and an all-nighter on Capitol Hill, the Senate has passed President Biden's $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, sending it back to the House for final approval. It's one of the biggest pieces of legislation in U.S. history. Plus, California Senator Alex Padilla urges his Democratic colleagues to join him in supporting to end the filibuster. He says that will ensure their slim majority can pass legislation to fight climate change and expand voting rights. And, the director and star of "Judas and the Black Messiah" reflect on the life and legacy of Black Panther leader Fred Hampton. On today's show: Politico's Rachael Bade and Michael Shear of the New York Times, former Baltimore Health Commissioner Dr. Leanna Wen, Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA); Republican Strategist Alice Stewart and Democratic Strategist Maria Cardona; "Judas and the Black Messiah" Director Shaka King and actor Daniel Kaluuya.   To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first jobs report under Biden's presidency showed economic gains, but it also underscored trends of those most financially impacted by coronavirus, including black and hispanic women.  Plus, Sen. Bernie Sanders' minimum wage amendment fails in the Senate, with 8 Democrats voting against it. And as the president sends members of his team to the southern border, some startling statistics raise the question, is there a border crisis?  On today's program: CNN's Abby Phillip, Lauren Fox, Christine Romans, Athena Jones, and Priscilla Alvarez. Also on the show: Dr. Amesh Adalja and C. Nicole Mason from the Institute For Women's Policy Research. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Speaker Pelosi says "troublemakers" shouldn't think they were the reason the House decided to scrap its session today, March 4th, the date of a popular QAnon conspiracy theory that heightened security on Capitol Hill. Plus, a Republican governor weighs in on some states lifting their mask mandates, saying he doesn't get "what the big rush" is to get rid of something that has saved lives.   And House Democrats take a victory lap over the passage of two major bills on voting rights and police reform. But those bills' chances in the Senate are slim. On today's program: CNN's Dana Bash and Donie O'Sullivan. Also on the show: Republican West Virginia Governor Jim Justice, Democratic New York Congressman Jamaal Bowman, The New York Times' Maggie Haberman, and Illinois elementary school principal Chrissy Cox. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DC National Guard Commanding Major General William Walker testified today in front of the joint Senate committees investigating the January 6th riot. He says he was frustrated and stunned by the process that delayed authorizing troops to go to the Capitol that day.  Plus, Texas and Mississippi governors lift their mask mandates, while the White House urges elected officials to "stay the course" with covid public health safety measures. And President Biden compromises on covid relief stimulus checks and loses one of his key cabinet picks. On today's program: CNN's Lauren Fox, Josh Campbell, Barbara Starr, Phil Mattingly, and Brynn Gingras. Also on the show: Dr. Michael Mina and CNN National Security Analyst Juliette Kayyem. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices