Reports, escalation in the Middle East. A new bombardment of israeli strikes against hezbollah targets in lebanon and an unprecedented warning to civilians. The fears its stoking of a larger regional war. Plus disturbing new evidence tied to the suspect in that apparent second Assassination Attempt of Donald Trump, including a letter where he appears to confess to the plot. What it means for his case when he face has judge next hour. And new Nbc Polling on the 2024 race showing a historic surge in favorability for Vice President harris. We will look at whats driving that and why this contest is still neck and neck. Good morning and thanks for joining us, it is 10 00 a. M. Eastern, 7 00 a. M. Pacific, im Ana Cabrera reporting from New York. We begin with the Breaking News in the Middle East. Lebanese officials say more than 180 people have been killed after intensifying israeli strikes there overnight. The idf Issuing A first of its kind Evacuation Warning to civilians in Southern Leban
New hour of cnn, new central starts now its happening. Its here. One of the most consequential days in this election so far, Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump set to face Each Other for the first time in a Debate Showdown in one of the tightest races in history and tropical Storm Francine expected to officially become a hurricane today, bringing Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds and a dangerous Storm Surge. Were tracking that storm as it strengthens. In the Gulf Coast. Plus a trucks suddenly disappearing out of sight. Oh, my my gosh. As the bridge beneath it collapses into rushing water. Well tell you where it happened. And who survived that. Im Sara Sidner with Kate Bolduan and John Berman. This is cnn new central it is debate day, aka a day that could end with a dramatically different 2024 race then it, which it began right now, the race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump still historically deadlocked the newest national polls showing a 49 to 49 thai, which means the stakes are
Loved one have news of helium up. Well send you a free book to answer questions you may have call now and well come to you 808 to one 4,000 its the debate that could shake up an old 40 shaken election. No pressure ripe. Campaigns have one final Data Preface Poll Show Vice President harris and former President Trump are neck and neck. Were following both candidates its as they gear up to face off, was back in session of very divided congress returning to Capitol Hill and releasing dueling documents on the u. S. Deadly we withdrawal from afghanistan. But are we actually learning anything new . Were going to dig into those reports. Plus a royal recovery in a new video, Princess Catherine for an announced that she is done with chemotherapy and has a new perspective on life. Were following these major developing stories and many more all coming in right here to Cnn News central we are on the eve of what could be the most consequential moment of the 2024 race for the white House Tomorrow Nig
Coverage and exclusive pre and postdebate analysis. A cnn special the abc News President ial defeat tuesday at nine eastern on Cnn And Streaming on max youre in the Cnn Newsroom. Im Jessica Dean in New York, the first first debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Now, just three days away, and the Uk Campaigns are bracing for what could be could be a pivotal moment in the race with just two months until election day. Since thursday, harris has been preparing with a small team of advisers in pittsburgh, pennsylvania or shes been taking part in mock debates and combing through possible attacks from trump. Shes also been taking breaks. Today. She made a Surprise Appearance at a Spice Shop in pittsburgh, which turned into an emotional moment with voters you know were gonna be smiling were going to be fine trump is spending his prep time talking to his base. He held her Campaign Rally in the battleground, State Of Wisconsin a few hours ago he appeared
Jeopardy. Israel bombs gaza days after a new government takes shape. What led to this latest flareup of violence. Welcome to the lead. Im pamela brown in for jake tapper, and we begin today with our world lead, and this historic highstakes summit president President Joe Biden and russian president vladimir putin. The summit lasted roughly three hours with both leaders describing it as constructive and positive. They said there were no threats or ultimatums, and putin called biden balanced, professional and experienced. I did what i came to do. The tone of the entire meetings, i guess it was a total of four hours, was what was was good, positive. There wasnt any any strident action taken. Where we disagreed, disagreed, stated where it was and where he disagreed it was stated but it was not done in a hyperbolic atmosphere. Translator the meeting was actually very efficient. It was substantive. It was specific. And it was aimed at achieving results. One of those results, axes from the u.