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A new ABC News/Ipsos poll shows Kamala Harris with a slim national lead. Washington Post journalists react to a decision, reportedly by Jeff Bezos himself, not to issue a presidential endorsement. And Iran responds to targeted missile strikes by Israel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With early votes flooding into precincts, the candidates plan some of their biggest events yet. Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon calls for a more lenient sentence for the Menendez brothers. And parties prepare for the possibility of rogue election officials.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kamala Harris and her allies have begun explicitly labeling Donald Trump as a fascist. Russia brings in North Korean troops for support. And McDonald’s tries to manage an E.coli outbreak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sources tell ABC that a list of Donald Trump’s possible Attorney General choices includes Aileen Cannon, the judge who dismissed charges against him. The former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch is arrested on sex trafficking charges. And Texas Latinos describe why fears of “non-citizen voting” are resulting in voter intimidation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Federal investigators are trying to determine how classified documents on Israel went public. Donald Trump tries to capitalize on improving poll numbers. And a Texas man on death row for a “shaken baby syndrome” conviction takes his case to the Texas legislature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel continues intense air and ground campaigns against Hezbollah in Lebanon and against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. A ferry dock gangway collapses in Georgia. And election polling accuracy questions are answered.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a year-long manhunt, Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is killed in Gaza. A 911 call reveals new details about former One Direction star Liam Payne’s death. And our partners at 538 walk through the closest Senate races this election.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thirty-five years after Erik and Lyle Menendez murdered their parents, family members are calling for their release. Vice President Kamala Harris talks immigration in a contentious new interview. And election workers in battleground states impacted by hurricane damage are racing to be ready for Election Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Trump offers few substantive rebuttals to challenges to his economic vision. Local officials sound the alarm over Election Day deepfakes. And military insiders debate the consequences of U.S. involvement in the Middle East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Democrats scramble in the three weeks leading up to Election Day after concerning polls. As Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire, PM Netanyahu vows to "continue to hit Hezbollah mercilessly." And campaign embeds get their questions answered... on an orange. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Pentagon deploys its THAAD missile defense system, along with 100 troops, to Israel. The Harris and Trump campaigns court male voters as new polling shows a wide gender gap. And hospitals grapple with a national shortage of intravenous fluids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Residents and rescuers examine damage left by Hurricane Milton. A new forecast from 538 shows a toss-up for control of the House. And the Navy concludes that two SEALs died from drowning under the weight of their heavy packs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Siesta Key, Florida, sending flood waters surging and tornadoes swirling throughout the state. Election workers describe holding emergency drills, anticipating potential violence and chaos on Election Day. And Spirit Halloween tries to work its magic on Christmas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Homeland Security Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas previews the arrival of Hurricane Milton, while battling damaging misinformation. Investigative journalist Bob Woodward reports that Donald Trump has held numerous conversations with Vladimir Putin since leaving office. And the Supreme Court appears poised to uphold government regulations on “ghost guns.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hurricane Milton strengthens to a Category 5 as it surges toward the Florida coastline. The Supreme Court allows a controversial rule on Texas abortions to remain in place. And Los Angeles authorities accept new evidence in the case of the Menendez brothers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A year later, survivors reflect on the Oct. 7 attack and its impact on the Middle East. The Supreme Court is set to begin a new term ahead of the presidential election. And urgent recovery efforts are underway for victims of Helene as another hurricane intensifies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Striking port workers are back on the job after a tentative agreement is reached over wages. A jury in Memphis delivers a mixed verdict for three police officers charged in the beating death of Tyre Nichols. And newly-developed air taxis could be the ticket to cutting down travel time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As floodwaters recede, authorities are discovering Helene killed more people than any mainland hurricane since Katrina. The U.S. hustles to get Americans out of Beirut as Israel plans further attacks in Lebanon and Iran. And a newly-unsealed order shows reveals a litany of accusations against President Trump in his federal election interference case.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice presidential nominees JD Vance and Tim Walz face off in what could be the last debate before Election Day. Iran launches an unprecedented attack on Israel. And dock workers go on strike, shutting down ports on the East Coast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Floods rip apart homes and infrastructure in the South, isolating communities from help and resources. Israeli troops move into southern Lebanon. And vice presidential nominees prepare to face off in an anticipated debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dozens are dead and millions are without power as the cleanup from Hurricane Helene begins. The death of Hezbollah’s Hassan Nasrallah from an Israeli strike marks a major turning point in a bloody conflict. And could a potential strike from dockworkers upend the holiday shipping season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hurricane Helene surges into Florida, with flooding forecasts throughout the South. Federal prosecutors unseal their indictment against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. And a Nevada court dismisses charges against Native American actor-turned-medicine man Nathan Chasing Horse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is indicted by a federal grand jury. As Hezbollah fires a missile toward Tel Aviv, Israel announces it will send brigades north toward Lebanon. And Vice President Kamala Harris gives an anticipated speech on economic policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As hostilities escalate in the Middle East, President Biden makes a final speech to the United Nations. Senators grill the makers of Ozempic and Wegovy over drug prices. And the team at 538 examines the country’s tightest Senate races. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel unleashes a barrage of missile strikes on Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon, raising the prospect of a forthcoming invasion. Federal prosecutors reveal what they describe as a letter written by Donald Trump’s would-be assassin. And the FBI releases stats showing the murder rate plummeting over the last two years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A “targeted” shooting in a crowded nightlife district kills four and wounds more than 20, raising new concerns about illegal “Glock switches” on pistols. Law enforcement takes on illegal poaching and mining in several developing countries. And the makers of Cards Against Humanity sue Elon Musk’s company SpaceX. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

North Carolina Republican Mark Robinson vows to stay in the governor’s race, despite CNN reporting that he called himself a “Black Nazi” on a pornographic website’s message board. A source confirms to ABC that Israel had a hand in manufacturing explosive pagers. And intelligence officials outline a brazen scheme to interfere in the presidential election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another series of explosions rips across Lebanon, this time targeting Hezbollah radios. Federal prosecutors sue the owners of the MV Dali for destroying the Key Bridge in Baltimore. And Donald Trump announces he’s visiting Springfield, Ohio, as local leaders and the Haitian community beg for calm.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thousands of pagers owned by Hezbollah officials simultaneously explode in Lebanon. Sean “Diddy” Combs is held without bail after facing federal sex trafficking charges. And economists expect the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates today for the first time in years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FBI says a would-be assassin camped out for 12 hours on Donald Trump’s golf course, with a rifle at the ready. Family and law enforcement shed new light on the suspect’s background. And engineers describe a host of concerns with the submersible that imploded on its way to view the Titanic.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

U.S. Secret Service officials say they thwarted a would-be assassin on Donald Trump’s golf course as the former president approached. Boeing machinists go on strike in Oregon and Washington. And Venezuela arrests three Americans in what Nicolas Maduro describes as a conspiracy to kill him.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New York City Police Commissioner Edward Caban resigns in the midst of several federal investigations into the administration of Mayor Eric Adams. A trio of massive wildfires are still spreading in Southern California. And the town of Springfield, Ohio reckons with unwillingly being thrust into the spotlight over immigration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Kamala Harris presses for another debate, Donald Trump reconsiders his “anytime, anyplace” stance. House Speaker Mike Johnson pulls a vote on a bill that would avert a government shutdown. And, the U.S. weighs whether to lift restrictions for Ukraine on long-range strikes against Russia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the first and perhaps only time in this campaign, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Harris debate in Philadelphia. In a special edition, Brad and the team break down the biggest moments of the night, and analyze what voters will remember. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump meet for the first time at the ABC News presidential debate in Philadelphia. Moderated by "World News Tonight" anchor and managing editor David Muir and ABC News Live "Prime" anchor Linsey Davis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris prepare to square off in the ABC debate in Philadelphia. Democrats respond to a partisan congressional report on the Afghanistan withdrawal. And two men are indicted for what federal prosecutors call a sprawling white supremacist plot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Georgia officials react to claims of warnings ahead of a deadly school shooting. A Kentucky interstate becomes the site of another highway mass shooting. And Kamala Harris and Donald Trump complete their final preparations for Tuesday’s debate on ABC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Authorities in Georgia arrest Colin Gray on charges including second degree murder, alleging that he gave his son access to the gun used to kill students and teachers. Hunter Biden enters a surprise guilty plea on federal tax evasion charges. And the FBI warns Americans about a crypto scam sometimes referred to as “pig butchering.”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Four people are dead and a 14 year-old is under arrest after a Georgia school shooting. American officials accuse Russians of attempting to sway elections through right-wing influencers. And sources say President Biden may halt a Japanese company from buying U.S. Steel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russia kills more than 50 and injures hundreds in a devastating strike on Ukrainian military academy and hospital. American Marines are ordered back onto their ship after being assaulted on the streets of Turkey. And a former aide to New York governors is charged with acting as a foreign agent for China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The death of six hostages sparks Israeli protests against Prime MInister Benjamin Netanyahu. Thousands of hotel workers stage a strike over a busy travel weekend. And a new ABC News/Ipsos poll shows a tight race, but a widening gender gap between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a special episode of Start Here, ABC’s Jay O’Brien recounts a months-long ABC News Live investigation into the efforts of Donald Trump and his supporters to rewrite the history of the January 6th assault on the U.S. Capitol. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Kamala Harris and Tim Walz give their first interview since joining the ticket, Donald Trump and JD Vance address a skirmish at Arlington National Cemetery. An American-made F-16 jet goes down in Ukraine. And an FBI watchdog report outlines a pattern of shortcomings on sexual abuse investigations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President Harris makes a lengthy stop to Georgia, signaling Democrats’ newfound hopes for southern states. Israel launches its most intensive raids in the West Bank in years. And NFL players are divided on extra padding to prevent head injuries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Special Counsel Jack Smith issues a superseding indictment against Donald Trump in his election interference case. Mark Zuckerberg issues a rare “apology letter” to a Republican-controlled House committee. And Latino advocacy groups are outraged after a series of search warrants targeted organizers in Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russia blankets Ukraine with its most damaging missile barrage in months. The founder of the popular messaging app Telegram is arrested in France. And doctors debate when patients should ideally receive their COVID booster shot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel and Hezbollah launch their heaviest exchange of fire in months. The Trump campaign plots out a new strategy with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s endorsement. And, what to know about mosquito-borne illnesses after Dr. Anthony Fauci is diagnosed with West Nile virus.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris accepts the Democratic nomination, casting herself as a commonsense antidote to former President Trump. Republicans evaluate whether polling will show a “convention bump” for Democrats or a new normal. And independent voters express relief - and doubts - about Harris’ candidacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz accepts the Democratic nomination for Vice President. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to drop his presidential bid and endorse Donald Trump. And Chicago officials press the federal government to allow migrants to work more easily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices