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Each weekday, Dana Bash and a panel of well-sourced reporters bring you the most important political stories of the day. On the weekend, Manu Raju kicks off CNN's Sunday morning political programming with Inside Politics Sunday. Dana and Manu get answers from the people making headlines, explain the political stories that matter, and report on how the news will impact you.

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Checks, Balances and Backlash
CNN Inside Politics
Oct 6, 2025

First: President Trump is facing a new lawsuit and judicial ruling over his push to send National Guard troops into American cities. We have new details on the White House plan to fight back and what it could mean for your community. 

Plus: House Speaker Mike Johnson says the shutdown ball is in the Senate Democrats' court. Manu speaks to a Democratic Senator about his party's plans. ] 

And: The highest court in the land is back on the bench for a new session. We'll break down why the court's key actions during the summer break may foreshadow this momentous term to come.