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As today's show begins, Qatar has just announced an agreement to extend the Israel/Hamas truce for another two days. We're still waiting to hear from the Israeli government. It is also unclear when the hostages who were expected to be released today will make it out of Gaza. CNN is all over the region covering this fast-moving story, including Wolf Blitzer, who joins Dan Bash from Tel Aviv. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12 hours from now, a long-hoped for truce will take effect in the Israel-Hamas war. It is scheduled to last for only four days, but in that time, Hamas has promised to release 50 hostages and Israel is going to release 150 Palestinian prisoners and allow more aid into Gaza. Becky Anderson walks us through the outlines of the deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15 hours from now, we're expecting the first of dozens of Hamas hostages, who've been captive since October 7, to walk free out of Gaza. In exchange, Israel agrees to pause its assault on Gaza for four days, release 150 Palestinians from Israeli prisons, and allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza. That could include hundreds of trucks carrying fuel and supplies. For families of the missing, the past 46 days have been unbearable. These next few hours will be just as intense as they wait to find out whether their relatives will be among those freed. CNN is covering this story from all angles, and today's show begins with a report from Oren Liebermann in Tel Aviv. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As today's show begins, Israel's war cabinet is meeting on a deal with Hamas to free about 50 of the 237 people being held captive. It's been 45 days since over 1,000 hostages -- mostly innocent civilians -- were taken by Hamas on the Jewish sabbath. "We're now very close," President Biden said, adding, "Nothing is done until it's done. And we have more to say. But things are looking good." Our coverage begins with MJ Lee at the White House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First; Negotiators say they're nearing a deal to release some of the 237 people being held captive by Hamas terrorists. Plus: President Biden turns 81 today but the White House is keeping it low key, hoping to minimize concerns about his age as he fights for reelection. And: Tributes to Rosalynn Carter are pouring in following the former First lady's death at the age of 96. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First, Donald Trump tries to finish off his GOP rivals but with Nikki Haley surging in the polls, is there still time to take him down? Next, Israel may be on the verge of a deal with Hamas to release some of the hostages in exchange for a brief pause in the conflict. Then, President Joe Biden says he's heartbroken by civilian deaths in Gaza, but that it's still not time for a ceasefire. Will this handling of the Israel-Hamas war turn Democrats against Biden? If so, how much will it hurt his election campaign? And, the new Republican speaker Mike Johnson grapples with a house in disarray. What can the GOP majority get done? Our panel is here to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First: New CNN reporting about the Biden reelection campaign strategy, as they prepare for the probability of another race against Donald Trump. Plus: George Santos' days on Capitol Hill may be numbered. A growing number of fellow Republicans say they are ready to expel him. And: The IDF says it has proof that Hamas was operating underneath a hospital complex. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First: A brand new CNN poll reveals the shifting sands of the 2024 race and the critical battleground state of New Hampshire. One candidate has surged to second while another has plummeted into the single digits. Plus: A damning new report from the House Ethics Committee says there's substantial evidence that George Santos stole from his own campaign, among other things. How long can the embattled congressman hold on to his seat? And: "Trust but verify." That's how President Biden is describing his approach to Xi Jinping. But he also called the Chinese president a "dictator." Can the two superpowers still play nice? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First: Israeli forces raid Gaza's largest hospital, conducting what they say is a precise and targeted operation against Hamas. Plus: Biden and Xi meet in a critical summit. What can the two leaders accomplish with tensions incredibly high? And: Capital fight club? Dana speaks with a lawmaker who almost came to blows with a witness right in the middle of a Senate hearing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just before today's show began, President Biden said a deal to free the more than 200 hostages held by Hamas is "going to happen." This comes as an official familiar with the talks tells CNN that Israel and Hamas are moving closer to a deal. Our reporting begins with MJ Lee. Also on today's show: Did former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy really shove one of the GOP reps who voted to get rid of him? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First: Donald Trump Jr. testifies for the defense in the New York civil fraud trial, describing his father as an "artist with real estate who sees things that other people don't." Plus: Senator Tim Scott calls it quits, putting an end to his 2024 presidential campaign. Which of the seven remaining candidates will his voters go to? Or his donors? And: Benjamin Netanyahu refuses to answer questions about whether he bears any blame for the Hamas attack inside Israel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First: Democrats celebrate decisive wins in Ohio, Virginia and Kentucky. But what do the results really tell us about Joe Biden's path to re-election? And what lessons will Republicans take from their disappointing night? Plus: Manchin out. He’s shaken up the senate map, will he shake up the presidential race next? And: Kevin McCarthy unloads. The Former House Speaker lashes out for those that ousted him. Is he out for revenge? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First: Joe Manchin says he's retiring from the Senate, leaving a blue seat open in a very red state. Is he planning to run for president? Plus: We bring you exclusive reporting on who saw what at Mar-a-Lago. How worried should Donald Trump be about what his employees say on the stand? And: Yet another deadline looms before a government shutdown. What's new House Speaker Mike Johnson going to do about it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First: The White House says Israel has agreed to stop its attacks on Hamas for four hours every day to allow aid to get in and civilians to get out of Gaza. Plus: Five Republican candidates make their case to voters on the debate stage. Can anyone breakthrough? And: In a CNN exclusive, Kevin McCarthy speaks out on the eight Republicans responsible for removing him as speaker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First: It was a big night for Democrats in Ohio, Kentucky and Virginia last night. The clear message from voters: abortion rights still matter. But will that be enough to power President Biden to reelection a year from now? Plus: It's debate night in Miami as five Republican candidates take the stage tonight, absent - once again - the frontrunner. So, is tonight's faceoff really just a race for second? And: We bring you new reporting on the Democratic divide over Israel. Hear what some Jewish Democrats are saying about members of their own party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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First: Raju heads a panel with CNN’s Melanie Zanona, Daniel Strauss, Isaac Dovere and Seun Min Kim of the Associated Press to discuss the battleground state polls released by the New York Times which show that President Joe Biden is struggling against former President Donald Trump, who leads him in 5 of 6 swing states. Plus: United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has spent the weekend in the Israel/Gaza region trying to thread the needle between Israel’s right to defend itself, and growing calls for a ceasefire to stop the suffering in Gaza. We look at the latest. And: Manu interviews Republican Senator George Santos who speaks about his political future after surviving an expulsion vote. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices