6pm ET: Trump proposes debates, unemployment numbers fall, US death rate and more
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Every weekday, Dana Bash and a panel of veteran reporters bring you the most important political news of the day. On weekends, Manu Raju kicks off CNN’s Sunday political program with Inside Politics Sunday. Dana and Manu get answers from the people making headlines, explain the political issues that matter, and report on how the news will affect you.
Kamala’s Battlefield Blitz CNN Inside Politics 8 August 2024
First, Vice President Kamala Harris is heading to Arizona a day after holding rallies in Wisconsin and Michigan before the largest crowds Democrats have seen in years. What about the crucial swing voters in those must-win states? Also: Republicans accuse Tim Walz of lying about his military service. We give you the facts and take a more general look at how the Trump team is changing its strategy to compete against the new Democratic candidates. And: Joe Biden says he is concerned about a peaceful transition of power if Trump loses. Dana asks Maryland Senate candidate and Republican Larry Hogan, who never supported Trump, whether he shares this concern.
