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CNN Inside Politics: Early Voting, Trade Wars, and American Voices
CNN Politics
Oct 26, 2025

It's the final stretch of early voting with a focus on political controversies and campaigning strategies across key states such as New Jersey, Virginia, and New York. Major political figures including Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Barack Obama are actively campaigning for various candidates. Discussions address Trump's influence in Republican campaigns amid charges of Islamophobia and rising healthcare costs. The script also delves into Trump's economic policies, including tariffs on Canada and an impending high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The government shutdown's impact, particularly on healthcare costs, is analyzed, with Republicans and Democrats deeply divided on negotiation strategies. An interview with Senator David McCormick discusses party positions and the challenges posed by the shutdown and rising living costs. The script concludes with an update on Elon Musk's conflict with Trump administration officials over leadership at NASA.