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Attorney General Merrick Garland is set to testify before Congress this morning, and is expected to rebuke GOP critics accusing the DOJ of political bias by stating he is “not the President’s lawyer” or “Congress’s prosecutor”. Plus, Republican dysfunction in the House continues with a handful of far-right conservatives blocking debate on a Pentagon spending bill. And, Donald Trump's ex-assistant says the former President told her to play dumb about classified documents at Mar-a-Lago, according to reports. Also this morning: New federal charges in the fentanyl death of a 1-year-old child at a day care center in the Bronx after investigators say they found a kilogram of the drug on top of play mats, and Hollywood writers will be back at the negotiating table today after five-months of strike action, as the autoworkers strike moves into day-six.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BREAKING NEWS: five American citizens who were wrongly detained in Iran are now back in the US, freed as part of a deal that includes the release of five American-held Iranian citizens and $6 billion in humanitarian funds. Plus, President Biden is to deliver a UN speech today as key leadership skips the gathering. And, Kevin McCarthy shrugs off threats to oust him as House Speaker as he grapples with GOP infighting and a looming government shutdown. Also this morning: Trump is to skip the second GOP presidential debate for a Detroit prime-time speech, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleges India is involved in the death of a Canadian Sikh leader, and the UAW chief says more autoworkers will walk off the job if there's “no serious progress” in pay and benefits negotiations by noon this Friday.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BREAKING NEWS: after months of negotiations, Iran is expected to release 5 American prisoners today in exchange for the release of five Iranian prisoners held in the US, and the release of $6B in funds from South Korea to Qatar, which is to be spent on humanitarian goods. Plus Stellantis is to meet with UAW as the autoworkers strike enters day-four over pay and benefits. And, a UK documentary dives into allegations of rape and sexual assault against Russell Brand. Also this morning: in a candid interview with NBC’s “Meet The Press”, Trump refuses to take a clear stance on abortion restrictions and says it was “my decision” to try to subvert the 2020 election results, and a Rolling Stone co-founder is removed from the Rock Hall Board after saying the black and female artists he has encountered professionally, are “not articulate”.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Historic auto strike by United Auto Workers demanding better wages and conditions. Catastrophic flooding in Libya could have been avoided with proper warning and evacuation. Hunter Biden indicted on firearm possession. House Republicans divided on spending bill. US Coast Guard Academy facing investigation into coverup of sexual assault cases. Donald Trump and co-defendants to be tried separately. Government shutdown possible. General Motors offers workers 20% pay increase. UAW strike impact on car prices and US economy. Senate investigation into Coast Guard cover-up of sexual assault cases. Reflections on one-year anniversary of tragic death in Iran. American opinions on Hunter Biden's indictment. CEO of General Motors frustrated with ongoing strike. Debate on President Biden's age and leadership abilities.

Speaker Kevin McCarthy is expected to meet behind closed-doors today with House Republicans to plot their impeachment inquiry into President Biden. Plus, 18-hours from now, autoworkers in Detroit could strike against the big three automakers. Their union president says targeted action is likely. And, new details on the capture of the escaped killer in Pennsylvania, about how he survived for so many days, and where he was planning his escape to. Also, new storm watches are issued for coastal New England from hurricane Lee.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un meet as the US raises the alarm about an arms deal between their two countries. The North Korean Dictator has vowed to stand by Russia. Plus, Kevin McCarthy orders an impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden without a floor vote, alleging he profited from his son Hunter’s business deals, despite not having any evidence. Also, as the manhunt in Pennsylvania enters week two, police say Danelo Calvacante is now armed, desperate and dangerous. Also this morning: a new op-ed in the "Washington post" argues that President Biden should not run again in 2024, saying that it risks undoing his biggest achievement in stopping Donald Trump, top tech executives are to attend a Senate A.I. forum today, and Apple unveils its new iPhone 15 lineup.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BREAKING NEWS: Police warn the escaped Pennsylvania killer is now armed, and urge residents to stay indoors. Plus, North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has crossed into Russia on an armored train, and is expected to discuss an arms deal with Putin for the War in Ukraine. And, Putin weighs in on Donald Trump's indictments, saying the cases are “persecution of a political rival”. Also, Trump formally asks the judge to step aside from the federal 2020 election case, arguing her past public statements show bias. She's now asking Special Counsel Jack Smith's team to weigh in.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the 22nd anniversary of the September 11th attacks, ceremonies and remembrances are covered. The potential meeting between Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin to discuss advanced arms negotiations is discussed. The ongoing manhunt for a convicted killer, Deneylo Calvocante, is discussed. Updates on President Biden's recent trip to India, Vietnam, and Alaska are provided. The importance of the upcoming economic week for lawmakers and the looming government shutdown is highlighted. The rise of Nikki Haley in the Republican Party and her early campaign efforts are discussed. The leaked intelligence about a meeting between the Biden administration and North Korea and Kim Jong Un's trip to Russia are analyzed. Ongoing volcanic activity and Nikki Haley's views on the U.S.-China relationship are presented. The legacy of 9/11 and dedication to making a better world is also discussed.

Hurricane Lee intensifies to a category 5 storm, escaped murderer still on the run after 8 sightings, American trapped 3,500 feet deep in Turkish cave rescued. Former Trump adviser convicted, full report on Georgia election interference to be released, major pesticide maker owned by Chinese Government. Manhunt for escaped convict, ongoing negotiations in the auto manufacturing industry, Governor Oem's expected endorsement of Trump, NFL upset and thoughts on football safety, Coco Goff's journey to US Open final.

A just-released poll shows a steep uphill battle for Joe Biden heading into 2024. The President faces negative approval ratings and widespread concerns about his age. Plus, the special counsel investigating the President's son Hunter Biden, plans to seek an indictment against him on gun charges by the end of month. And, Trump faces continued legal challenges as a Mar-a-Lago I.T. worker threatened with prosecution flips on him in the classified documents case and cooperates with prosecutors. Also this morning, how Pennsylvania fugitive Danelo Cavalcante broke out of prison using a “crab walk” to scale prison walls, Bruce Springsteen postpones his September concerts to deal with his peptic ulcer disease, and Trump loses in E. Jean Carroll’s second defamation lawsuit.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices