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Hurricane Milton closes in on Florida's West Coast, Donald Trump campaigns in Pennsylvania, Vice Presidential nominees JD Vance and Tim Walz campaign in Arizona, President Biden & Vice President Harris speak by phone to Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu, former Sen. Tim Johnson (D-SD) has died. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Interview with CQ/Roll Call's Michael Macagnone on Supreme Court oral argument in case on 'ATF's 'ghost guns' kit regulations. (1) Gov. DeSantis & President Biden on Hurricane Milton, EPA set 10-year deadline for lead pipe removal, VP Harris interviewed on ABC's The View, Sen. Vance campaigns in Detroit, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu makes appeal to the people of Lebanon, former Rep. Dave Hobson (R-OH) dies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Solemn anniversary of the October 7th, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel, Hurricane Milton strengthens to a very dangerous Category 5, Bloomberg News' Greg Stohr on new Supreme Court term.(42) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal. First, Apart from the top of the presidential race – all eyes are on the fierce partisan battle to control the Senate. We'll get a preview with Jessica Taylor from the Cook Political Report. Then, a conversation with investigative journalist Matt Taibbi, founder of Racket News, about what he considers to be the declining state of free speech in America. Plus, Former President Jimmy Carter celebrated his 100th birthday earlier this week. We get an update on how he's doing- and his thoughts on the 2024 election – with veteran reporter Ernie Suggs of the Atlanta-Journal Constitution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Joe Biden on September jobs report better than expected, East & Gulf Coasts dockworkers strike ends, Donald Trump joins Gov. Brian Kemp to survey hurricane recovery in Georgia, Kamala Harris campaigns in Michigan, interview with Houston Chronicle's Jeremy Wallace on Texas Senate race (25), Iran's Supreme Leader tells Israel, 'The resistance in the region will not back down, and will win." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump holds a rally in Saginaw, MI; Kamala Harris campaigns in Ripon, WI with former Rep. Liz Cheney; President Biden surveys hurricane damage in FL & GA; Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the dockworkers strike and food prices; President Biden suggests possible support for an Israeli strike on Iranian oil facilities; UK-Mauritius agreement cedes sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius, but a U.S.-UK military base on one will remain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Concerns about East & Gulf Coast dockworker strike's impact on Hurricane Helene recovery, Vice Presidential nominees JD Vance and Tim Walz are asked about controversial topics from Tuesday night's debate, President Biden says after G7 call on Iran's missile attack on Israel that additional sanctions on Iran are being considered, United Nations Security Council holds emergency meeting on Middle East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U.S. reaction to Iran firing almost 200 missiles at Israel, interview with Politico's Ry Rivard on East Coast dockworkers' strike (23), President Biden on Hurricane Helene recovery, interview with 24sight News' Tom LoBianco on tonight's Vice Presidential debate between Sen. JD Vance (R-OH) and Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) (38), former President Carter celebrates his 100th birthday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

-President Biden is promising that help is on the way for survivors of Hurricane Helene…He also said he’s been in touch with local leaders about what they need to help the rescue, recovery, and rebuilding efforts...and that he’s looking to Congress to help fund it...The governor of one of the hardest hit states, Roy Cooper of North Carolina, said the situation there is "life or death." -It is just 36 days until Election Day…and a little more than 24 hours until the vice presidential candidates face off in their only debate… Democratic nominee Gov. Tim Walz has been prepping with 2020 presidential candidate and Transportation Sec. Pete Buttigieg...While Republican nominee Sen. JD Vance has been practicing with House Republican Whip Tom Emmer...Meanwhile, the top of both tickets have been focusing on hurricane relief efforts in the South...We’ll hear from both coming up... -Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sent a rare direct message to the Iranian people today, saying Israel "stands with you". His message comes as Israeli special forces carried out raids inside Lebanon against Iranian-back Hezbollah targets and airstrikes hit inside Beirut's city limits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal First, a conversation with Brian Reisinger author of "Land Rich, Cash Poor" about the challenges facing the nation's farmers -- and how policy makers should respond. Then, Washington Times national security editor Guy Taylor discusses a new congressional report that asserts China has exploited its partnership with U.S.-research institutions - to advance its own military technology. Plus, as we mark the close of Suicide Awareness Month, we speak with Frank Larkin – chairman of the group Warrior Call -- about his organization's efforts to reduce the number of veterans suicides. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu speaks to United Nations, Ukrainian President Zelensky meets former President Trump, Florida Gov. DeSantis and Georgia Gov. Kemp give updates on Hurricane Helene recovery, interview with The Hill's Jared Gans on New Hampshire Governor's election. (45) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Interview with AP's Farnoush Amiri on first hearing of House task force investigating assassination attempts against Donald Trump (8); Mayor Eric Adams (D-NY) indicted on federal charges of taking bribes and illegal campaign contributions from foreign sources; FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell on preparations for Hurricane Helene; Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets in DC with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, but not former President Donald Trump. President Biden pledges nearly $8 billion more in aid for Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

House and Senate pass a three-month federal government funding bill to prevent a shutdown October 1; Donald Trump says Iran is behind the two assassination attempts against him; Kamala Harris outlines economic plans in Pittsburgh; President Biden on ABC's The View says he would have beaten Donald Trump had he stayed in the presidential race; Ukrainian President Zelensky tells the UN Russia plans to attack nuclear plants in Ukraine; FAA Administrator Whitaker tells a Senate subcommittee that safety culture at Boeing will take time to change; Gov. DeSantis (R-FL) gives an update on preparations for approaching Hurricane Helene. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden gives his final speech to the U.N. General Assembly as president; Speaker Johnson (R-LA) again blames the Senate's lack of action on the annual government spending bills for the need for a temporary funding extension to avoid a shutdown; Justice Department sues Visa, saying the company has an illegal monopoly over the U.S. debit card market; Donald Trump in Savannah, GA, promises companies low taxes and fewer regulations if they operate in the U.S, and high tariffs if they do not; CEO of the Novo Nordisk, which makes the weight loss drug Ozempic, testifies at a Senate hearing on the drug's high price in the U.S.; statue of the late singer Johnny Cash is unveiled in the Capitol. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

House Republican leaders unveiled their plan B over the weekend to keep the government open past Sept. 30—a continuing resolution that contains additional funding for the Secret Service but doesn't include the SAVE Act…That's the Republican proposal requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote….The bill is expected to be on the House floor by mid-week…We'll hear what Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer thinks about it coming up… President Biden says the White House is working to deescalate the growing conflict in the Middle East between Israel and Iranian-back Hezbollah…. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is asking the people of Lebanon to get out of harm’s way” while Israel targets Hezbollah positions… The man who police say tried to kill former President Trump on his golf course appeared in federal court in West Palm Beach, Florida today… The federal judge at the hearing denied bail to Ryan Wesley Routh--calling him a serious flight risk and danger to the community...Federal prosecutors also revealed that Mr. Routh spent at least a month in Florida planning the attack…and left a note with a friend saying, "This was an assassination attempt” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal –First, National Constitution Center's Jeffrey Rosen discusses the importance of Constitution Day. Then, Presidential historian Richard Norton Smith discusses the two assassination attempts against former President Gerald Ford. Plus, Brookings Institution's William Galston on why the national debt is not being discussed this presidential cycle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Secret Service points to “multiple operational and communications failures” and "complacency" among some employees in the first assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. House passes a bill requiring major party presidential nominees to get the same Secret Service protection as a sitting president. House passes bills to overturn the EPA's tailpipe emission rule and block federal money for undocumented immigrants to 'sanctuary cities'. President Biden says about Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks, 'we have to keep at it'. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson talks about her new book, "Lovely One: A Memoir." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden says Fed's interest rate cut 'isn’t a declaration of victory" but is 'a declaration of progress' in economic recovery, Sen. Schumer introduced backup bill to fund government if House can't pass a bill by Oct. 1 deadline, White House responds to Iran hacking Trump campaign and sending material to people affiliated with Biden campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Federal Reserve cuts interest rates half a percent, House debates a bill to fund the federal government for six months and require people registering to vote show they are U.S. citizens, Justice Department sues the owner and operator of the cargo ship that ran into the Key Bridge causing it to collapse for $100 million, Vice President Kamala Harris talks about immigration at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute conference, former President Donald Trump talks about the auto industry in Flint, Michigan, Hezbollah walkie-talkies explode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Growing calls to increase the Secret Service budget and provide protection for presidential nominees, especially Donald Trump, after the latest assassination attempt against him. And more debate over whether divisive political rhetoric – and from which side – is encouraging this violence. Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) announces a state criminal investigation of the second Donald Trump assassination attempt. Vice President Kamala Harris is interviewed by a panel from National Association of Black Journalists. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) says the House will vote Wednesday on a government funding bill combined with requiring proof of citizenship to vote. Senate Republican again block an IVF access bill. Pagers carried by Hezbollah operatives explode around the same time in apparent coordinated attack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices