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President Donald Trump has revived two previously canceled campaign rallies ahead of next week’s midterm elections. The battle over the validity of Alaska’s unusual Senate race is heating up again. For the second time, a federal appeals court has blocked the Justice Department’s attempt to halt ballot counting in California. An ICE officer has been charged with aggravated assault after a chaotic arrest in Houston. Plus, the only person known to have survived an attempted execution by lethal injection is speaking out for the first time.

Every election season we hear a lot about the battlegrounds of Pennsylvania, Ohio and Michigan. But what makes these places special? And how are voters there feeling about the midterms? One CNN team has put in many, many hours this week seeing as much as they can – and livestreaming it for everyone. --- Guest: Omar Jimenez, CNN Correspondent Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Samantha Guff

Justice Department investigating Texas mystery mailers. Trump cancels 2 rallies in battleground states. Largest heist in history targets world's largest crypto exchange. Doordash buys Instacart. And an epic Halloween light fight.

A look at the last economic snapshot before the midterms. A new CNN poll shows Democrats within striking distance in four key Senate races. A beloved actor best known for leading two of sci-fi's most iconic franchises has passed away. A Cornell University student challenges Letitia James amid a sexual abuse investigation. Plus, the manhunt for a Tennessee killer stretches across states.

When President Donald Trump promised to accept the midterm election results this week, he added an important caveat: “if they are honest elections.” While there is no evidence anything dishonest is going on, critics say it’s just the latest example of Trump sowing doubt in an election that could be bad for Republicans. We explore what conspiracy theories are taking hold in Trump’s base and separate fact from fiction around Trump’s claim that the polls are “rigged.” --- Guest: Donie O'Sullivan, CNN Senior Correspondent Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin