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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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An Actual Halloween Nightmare
CNN Inside Politics
Oct 31, 2025

First: The FBI says it thwarted a potential terror attack planned for around Halloween. We have new details from law enforcement sources who say the plot was "ISIS-inspired." 

Plus: Candidates in high-stakes governor's races are trying to get out the vote in the final four days before an election that will serve as a key political barometer for President Trump's second term. 

And: A Friday political palate cleanser with the creator of the Netflix hit the Inside Politics team can't stop talking about.