Donald Trump talks of blowing Iran to smithereens after a briefing on threats to

assassinate him while Kamala Harris drives home the differences between her economic vision and

trumps on the stump and in a brand new interview, we're breaking down their dueling

messages in key battleground states. Also tonight breaking news, Hurricane Helene is now forecast to be a monster category

for storm before it makes a direct hit on Florida's Gulf Coast tomorrow.

CNN is on the scene as officials are warning residents

to get out now.

Plus, Israel strikes more Hezbollah targets

from the air after intercepting a missile aimed at Tel Aviv.

Now the IDF says preparations for a possible ground incursion into Lebanon are underway. And President Biden says all-out war in the region is

possible. Welcome to our viewers here in the United States and around the world.

I'm Wolf Blitzer, you're in the situation room.

Our top story tonight, the battleground state showdown between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump,

the Vice President trying to close the gap with Trump on the economy in all-important Pennsylvania.

This, as the former President used a campaign event in North Carolina to rail against Iran.

CNN's Elena Trina is standing by in Charlotte.

First, let's go to see it on that's Eva again in Pittsburgh, Eva.

What was Kamala Harris's message to Pennsylvania voters?

Well, Wolf, she called for greater investments

in manufacturing for new technologies that would impact communities

like the ones right here in Pittsburgh. She also called for more investments for aerospace and

artificial intelligence that would have an impact on the state's

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