CNN This Morning

New CNN polling shows some Republican voters plan to use the midterms to send a thumbs-down message to the president. Should more GOP candidates distance themselves from Trump? ...The president uses a UN speech to threaten Iran with "annihilation." Given that, could sideline meetings between the two countries really lead to a deal to end the war? ... Netanyahu slams New York's mayor just just days before he's due at the UN. Was the Israel's PM's message meant for Mamdani, or his own voters back home.


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A grand jury decides against bringing criminal charges in the death of Nolan Wells, the 18-year-old who died on a Mississippi boating trip with friends on July 4th ... What's behind the budding bromance between Trump and Mamdani? ... Why are Texas heavyweights Bush and Cornyn raising money for every Republican except Ken Paxton?


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CNN is one of the three national news outlets to file a First Amendment lawsuit today to restore their White House access after President Trump's ban. Reporters from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico were denied access to the White House Saturday morning. Our coverage begins with CNN's Brian Stelter.


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President Trump was photographed sitting in Air Force One holding some sort of sign or placard reading "Kennedy Center DEMOLISHED." Is this just trolling or is the White House seriously considering it? ... Is the deadly measles outbreak confirming Democrats' worst fears about RFK Jr.'s anti-vax rhetoric? ... A Florida Republican turns on Trump with a new ad claiming Hispanic voters feel betrayed by him. Will her gamble pay off?


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Following yet another incident of an AI model going rogue, will Washington start regulating the nascent technology? ... A Nebraska Senate candidate is caught on tape criticizing Trump voters. Is this a new "deplorables" moment? ... JD Vance issues a candid plea to voters to be patient and give the administration another chance. Will he/they get it?


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