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Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees
• GOP Senators Weigh In, Some Critical Of Media Ban; Deadline Tonight For Justice Department To Media Ban Lawsuit; Trump Says He Faces Choice: Make a Deal or "Annihilate" Iran; Trump Dismisses Call For Global AI Regulation At United Nations; Lawmakers Call For Action After Dire AI Warnings; Deadline Tonight For Justice Dept. To Respond To Media Ban Lawsuit; New Body Camera Video Shows Scene Just After ICE Shooting. Aired 8-9p ET


Amanpour
• Interview with Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D-NY); Interview with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez; Interview with Singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles; Interview with "Good Grief" Director Josh Alexander. Aired 1-2p ET


CNN's The Arena with Kasie Hunt
• Trump Says He Faces Choice: Make A Deal Or "Annihilate" Iran; New CNN Poll: Trump's Approval On Iran Handling Drops To 26 Percent; Trump Defends White House Press Ban, Claims Coverage Of Iran War "Very Dangerous For Our Country"; Kamala Harris Holds Roundtable With Abdul El-Sayed In Michigan. Aired 4-5p ET


The Lead with Jake Tapper
• Attorney: Man Shot By ICE Agent Is Out Of Hospital, Returned To Detention Center With Bullet Still Lodged In His Back; CNN Poll: Support For Trump's Foreign Policy Falls To New Low; ProPublica: The FBI Was Circling Sen. Susan Collins' Team, Until Trump Got In The Way; New Book From Dana Bash Profiles 15 Pivotal Elections In History; Trump Touts 65-Billion-Barrel Oil Deal With Venezuela At UNGA. Aired 5-6p ET
• Trump Says, Admin Held Very Good Meeting With Iranian Delegation; Trump Media Ban Case Set For Court Hearing Tomorrow; Harris Seeks To Boost Abdul El-Sayed In Critical Senate Race; Brain Injuries From Six Flags Rollercoaster Climb To More Than 100 After CNN Investigation, Attorneys Say; George Lucas Opens The Doors To A New Hollywood Masterpiece. Aired 6-7p ET


CNN News Central
• CNN Poll Shows Trump Approval on Foreign Affairs Drops to 29 Percent, a New Low; Grand Jury Says, No Criminal Charges in Nolan Wells' Death; Lawyer Says, Man Shot by ICE Moved to Detention With Bullet in His Back. Aired 7-7:30a ET
• Rep. James Walkinshaw (D-VA) On Harris Campaigning For Dems Amid Speculation Over Her 2028 Plans; Soon: Murder Trial Of Former "American Idol" Contestant Resumes; Mayors Across America Deal With AI Data Center Boom. Aired 7:30-8a ET
• Trump Approval on Foreign Affairs Drops to 29 Percent, a New Low; Rubio: Trump is Open to Meeting with Iranians at U.N.; Trump to Address U.N. Amid Iran War, Political Fights at Home; Norway's Foreign Minister on Potential Threats to NATO; Lawyer Says DoorDash Driver Shot by ICE Now Facing Paralysis; Mamdani on What He Has in Common with Trump: We Both Love New York City. Aired 8-8:30a ET
• Harris Campaigns for Democrats; Trump's Foreign Affairs Numbers Low; Trump Addresses U.N. Today; Oil Prices Fall Amid Hopes of Resuming Exports; Grand Jury Says No Criminal Wrongdoing in Nolan Wells' Death. Aired 8:30-9a ET
• Trump to Speak at U.N.; Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) is Interviewed about Trump's U.N. Speech; GOP Senator Calls for Probes into Donald Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden; Republican Candidates Call to End Iran War. Aired 9-9:30a ET
• Polls on Kamala Harris; President Trump to Address the U.N. Today; Trump Addresses Reporters at U.N. Aired 9:30-10a ET
• High Diesel Gas Prices Impacting Farmers; President Trump Addresses U.N.; Republican Senator Calls For Investigation Into Trump Jr. Wedding. Aired 1-1:30p ET
• Trump to Hold Talks on U.N. Sidelines Amid Wars in Iran, Ukraine; Trump Says He Faces Choice to Make a Deal or Annihilate Iran; Tomorrow, CNN, MS NOW, Politico in Court Seeking to Regain White House Access; White House Rebrands YouTube Stream as Trump T.V. Amid Media Ban; Coroner Says Hayden Panettiere Died From an Accidental Overdose. Aired 1:30-2p ET
• Coroner Says Hayden Panettiere Died From an Accidental Overdose; Kamala Harris Hits Campaign Trail With El-Sayed in Michigan; Trump, Zelenskyy Speak on Sidelines of UNGA; Wells Family Disputes Grand Jury's Findings in Teen's Death; Students Protest ICE Shooting in Texas; Judge Sets Sept. 30th Hearing for Venezuelan Man Shot by ICE; Trump Reveals Details on U.S. Military Expansion in Greenland. Aired 2-2:30p ET
• Trump Signs Greenland Deal with Denmark After Threatening Annexation; Trump: Administration Held Very Good Meeting with Iranian Delegation; Ex-Vice President Harris Hits Campaign Train with El-Sayed in Michigan; 26 Percent Approve of Trump's Handling of Iran War; Rubio Says U.S. Looking into Potential AI Hotline with China. Aired 2:30-3p ET
• Trump: Admin Held "Very Good Meeting" With Iranian Delegation; Trump Says Iran Has Two Choices: "Potential Greatness" Or "Obliteration"; CNN Poll: 76 Percent Say Iran War Not Worth It's Taken On U.S.; Some GOP Candidates Break With Trump On Iran, Affordability Issues; Trump Administration Considering Diesel Export Ban; Lawsuits: 100-Plus Riders Allege Brain Injuries From Six Flags X2. Aired 3-3:30p ET
• Zelenskyy Says He's Ready for Peace Talks with Russia and U.S.; CNN Granted Access to Melania Trump's Event Around U.N.; Deadline Today for Justice Department to Respond to Media Ban Lawsuit; Looksmaxxing Celeb Clavicular Charged with Rape in Massachusetts; New Lucas Museum of Narrative Art Opens in Los Angeles. Aired 3:30-4p ET


CNN Newsroom
• Donald Trump Holding Series Of Meetings, Will Address UNGA; Donald Trump Says Media Ban Is An Assault On "Fake News," Not Free Press; Iran's Sick Facing Severe Medicine Shortages Due To Conflict; Constable in Critical Condition After Shooting Near Synagogue in Ontario; Man Convicted of Attempted Murder of Three Palestinian Students; Venezuelan Delivery Driver Shot, Wounded by ICE Agent; Grand Jury Finds No Evidence of Criminal Wrongdoing in Nolan Wells Death; Merz's Party Loses Ground in State Elections. Aired 2-3a ET
• Trump, Pezeshkian, Zelenskyy to Address the United Nations General Assembly; Major U.S. Networks Stand with CNN After Pulling Out of White House Pool Coverage. Aired 3-3:45a ET
• CNN International: World Leaders Attend UNGA Amid wars In Middle East, Ukraine; Trump To Meet Gulf Cooperation Council Leaders Amid Iran War; Constable In Critical Condition After Shooting Near Synagogue; Merz's Party Loses Ground In State Elections. Aired 4-4:30a ET
• CNN International: World Leaders Attend UNGA Amid Wars In Middle East, Ukraine; Zelensky Arrives In New York, Plans To Meet With Trump; Video Shows Strike Impact In Southwestern Yemen. Aired 4:30-5a ET


CNN This Morning
• Grand Jury: No Criminal Charges in Nolan Wells Death; CNN Poll: Two-Thirds of Americans Say U.S. 'Not Winning' War in Iran; Trump Praises Mamdani as Mayor with 'Great Potential'. Aired 6-6:30a ET
• Sen. Cornyn Raises Funds with Former President Bush; State Attorney's General Settle Paramount Merger; Trump's Media Ban Backfires; Jake and Logan Paul Give Talk at Pentagon. Aired 6:30-7a ET


Connect the World
• Iranian President Pezeshkian to Attend UNGA; U.S. Secretary-General Addresses World Leaders at General Assembly; Republicans Call for Diesel Export Ban; Trump to Meet with Gulf Leaders Amid Iran War, Rising Tensions; State Attorneys General Agree to Settle Paramount Lawsuit; Trump to Address UNGA Amid War with Iran. Aired 9-10a ET
• UNGA General Debate Underway; U.S.-Israel War with Iran; Six Killed in Saudi-led Airstrikes; Trump Addresses World Leaders at U.N. General Assembly; New York Mayor Doubles Down on Criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. Aired 10-11a ET


Erin Burnett Outfront
• Any Moment: Trump DOJ Expected To File Response To CNN Lawsuit; Trump Says He Faces "Big Decision": Make A Deal Or "Annihilate" Iran; Visual Investigation Reveals New Details About ICE Shooting In Austin; Subpoena Don Jr.? Aired 7-8p ET


Inside Politics
• Trump Addresses United Nations Seven Months Into Iran War; Trump: I Must Decide Whether To "Annihilate" Iran; Trump: Election "Doesn't Even Enter My Mind" In Iran Thinking; GOP Senate Candidates In Michigan, Iowa Say Iran War Should End; Today: Ex-V.P. Harris Hits Campaign Trail With El-Sayed In Michigan; NY Times: Bush, Cornyn Host Fundraiser For GOP Senate Candidates But Exclude Paxton. Aired 12- 12:30p ET
• Crypto Super PAC To Spend $30 Million Against Sherrod Brown; Can Sherrod Brown Turn A 2024 Loss Into A 2026 Comeback? Vivek Ramaswamy & Amy Acton Clash In Competitive Ohio Gov. Race; AOC: "Of Course" My Gender And Race Will Be Part Of 2028 Decision; Debut Of Dana's New Book "The Elections That Changed The World." Aired 12:30-1p ET


Isa Soares Tonight
• Trump Gives Iran Ultimatum To Either Strike A Deal Or Face Annihilation; President Trump Expresses Renewed Confidence That The Russia- Ukraine War Will Conclude Soon; U.K. Offers Saudi Arabia Air-Refueling Assistance To Help Repel Houthi Attacks; Experts Warn Diesel Export Ban Could Hurt The U.S. Economy; Americans Disagree With Trump On Iran; Protests After ICE Wounds Venezuelan Delivery Driver. Aired 2-3p ET


Laura Coates Live
• Trump's Unpopularity Sparks More Candidates To Break With Him; Trump Lays Out "Bid Decision" On Iran; New Polls Fuel Democrats' Hopes Of Flipping Texas Blue; AOC To Weigh 2028 White House Run; DOJ Responds To Lawsuit Over White House Press Ban. Aired 11p-12a ET


One World with Zain Asher
• Trump Addresses Reporters as He Walks into U.N. Headquarters; World Leaders Attend Unga Amid Wars in Middle East, Ukraine; Trump Says He Thinks There Will Be an Iran Deal After Midterms; Mamdani Doubles Down on Criticism of Israeli Pm Netanyahu; Grand Jury Declines to Bring Charges in Nolan Wells' Death; Venezuelan Delivery Driver Shot, Wounded by ICE. Agent. Aired 11a-12p ET
• Trump: "I Have A Big Decision To Make" On Iran, Likely After Midterms; Soon: Trump To Meet With British Prime Minister Burnham For First Time; Republicans Call For A Ban On Diesel Exports; Kylian Mbappe Reflects On World Cup Campaign With France; Aired 12-1p ET


Quest Means Business
• Trump Portrays Himself As Leader Who Has Made Peace; Trump Tells CNN Correspondent, "You Should Not Be Here;" Trump And Burnham Discuss Ukraine Falkland Islands And Trade; Kylian Mbappe Switches To On From Nike; Air France-KLM CEO On Winning in Luxury. Aired 4-5p ET


CNN Live Event/Special
• CNN Headlines: Iranian Foreign Minister Arrives In NY For UNGA; Trump To Address UNGA Amid Ongoing War With Iran; Major TV Networks With CNN, Decline to Replace White House Pool Crew; Lawyer: Man Shot By ICE Moved From Hospital "With A Bullet In His Back"; $110 Billion Paramount And WBD Merger To Take Effect By December. Aired 5-5:30a ET
• CNN Headlines: President Trump To Address U.N. General Assembly Today; Mississippi Grand Jury Declines Charges In Nolan Wells' Death; U.S. Military Confirms It Has Deployed Weapons In Space. Aired 5:30-6a ET


The Situation Room
• Soon, Trump Addresses World Leaders at United Nations; Michigan Sen. Candidate Abdul El-Sayed Campaigns in Detroit; Rarest September Nor'easter Brewing to Strike the East Coast. Aired 10-10:30a ET
• Trump Plans For Triumphal Arch Raise Alarms; No Criminal Wrongdoing Found in Death of Nolan Wells; Coroner Finds Hayden Panettiere Died From Effects of Fentanyl. Aired 10:30a-11a ET
• First Amendment Lawsuit; President Trump Addresses United Nations; Anti-ICE Protests Erupt in Texas. Aired 11-11:30a ET
• FAA Launches A.I. Tool for Managing Flight Traffic; Bipartisan Lawmakers Push for A.I. Regulations; Witnesses Testify in Caleb Flynn Murder Trial. Aired 11:30a-12p ET


The Source with Kaitlan Collins
• Trump Warns He Might "Annihilate" Iran In UN Speech; GOP Senators Back Call For Investigation Into Donald Trump Jr.; GOP Senators Criticize Trump's Ban On Media Outlets. Aired 9-10p ET


The Brief with Jim Sciutto
• CNN International: Trump Threatens Iran at UNGA; Trump Signs Security Deal with Leaders of Denmark and Greenland; Netanyahu-Mamdani Feud; Poland's Russia Warning; Trump Suggests Tariffs Could Pressure Russia to End War. Aired 6-7p ET


The Story Is with Elex Michaelson
• World Leaders Attend UNGA Amid Wars In Middle East, Ukraine; Venezuela's Interim President Set To Meet With Trump; Mamdani Defends Trump Meeting, Says Focus is on New Yorkers; Venezuelan Delivery Driver Shot, Wounded by ICE Agent; Italy to Ban Veils in Schools, Cap Foreign Students Per Class; Merz's Party Loses Ground in State Elections. Aired 12-1a ET
• World Leaders Gather At U.N. Amid Wars, AI Fears And Global Divisions; CNN, MS NOW, Politico Suing Trump Over White House Ban; State AG's Agree To Settle Paramount Merger Lawsuit; Equipment Outage Hits Major East Coast Airports With Delays, Cancellations; Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian to Visit US Amid War, Attend UNGA In New York; Iran Medicine Shortages Deepen As War Continues; Iran's Sick Facing Severe Medicine Shortages Due to Conflict; Grand Jury Finds No Evidence of Criminal Wrongdoing in Nolan Wells Case; Carney Pushing for New Laws after Shooting Near Synagogue; Lindsay Clancy's Defense Seeks Dismissal on Double Jeopardy Grounds; House Republican Opposes Pentagon Fund for Trump Arch; U.S. Military Publicly Admits It has Put Weapons in Space. Aired 1-2a ET


What We Know with Max Foster
• Zelenskyy Speaks To Media At U.N. After Talks With Trump; Trump Warns He Could "Annihilate" Iran Without Peace Deal; American Feelings On War With Iran Fall To New Lows; Netanyahu Fires Back After Mamdani Accuses Him Of "Genocide". Aired 3-4p ET