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Today · 48 min
Trump Faces New Democratic Majority
President Trump says he is willing to work with Democrats as they prepare to take control of Congress, even as he orders the Justice Department to look into Democrats investigating his administration ... Vice President JD Vance faces new questions about his standing as a potential 2028 successor to Trump after the GOP's midterm losses ... Democrats weigh a possible leadership shakeup as Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries face calls for generational change ... Stephen Miller begins his new role as White House Chief of Staff after replacing Susie Wiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Friday · 48 min
GOP Regroups After Election Losses
Republicans plot their path forward after losing control of the House and Senate, as the White House considers its remaining agenda and how to work with Democrats in a divided government. ... Democratic socialist Nithya Raman wins the Los Angeles mayor’s race, as the party debates the growing influence of its progressive wing. ... Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s landslide reelection victory fuels speculation about a potential 2028 presidential run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thursday · 46 min
Voters Hand Democrats the Keys
Voters rebuked President Trump's agenda and handed control of Congress to Democrats, shifting the focus to whether the party can deliver on promises to lower costs and tackle affordability. JD Vance tries to put distance between himself and Trump as Republicans debate what went wrong and look ahead to the 2028 presidential race. ... After spending nearly $500 million backing Republican candidates, Elon Musk faces questions about what, if anything, he gained from the midterm elections. ... Democrats insist their priority is governing, not retribution, but Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth could still face heightened scrutiny from the new congressional majority. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wednesday · 1 hr 32 min
Democrats Seize House and Senate
Democrats take control of both chambers of Congress, with CNN projecting a 54-seat Senate majority and a sizable advantage in the House, while key races in Mississippi and Alaska remain too close to call. Dems notch stunning Senate wins in traditionally red states, including South Carolina, Texas, Iowa and Kansas, expanding their majority beyond pre-election expectations. Meanwhile, vote counting continues in Mississippi, where just dozens of votes separate Democratic challenger Scott Colom and Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, while Alaska's Senate race could hinge on ranked-choice voting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tuesday · 1 hr 36 min
Election Day Begins as Voters Head to the Polls
Americans cast their ballots in key races across the country as polls open on Election Day, with early voting already surpassing 2022 totals in dozens of states. Our early coverage includes: ** Voters explain the issues driving them to the polls, including health care, housing affordability and rising utility costs. ** A panel of political analysts discusses the final messages from both parties and what campaigns are emphasizing in the race's closing hours. ** The White House makes its closing case to voters as President Trump and his allies urge turnout while defending the administration's record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
November 2 · 48 min
Haley Stevens Defects as Michigan Senate Race Tightens
A shock endorsement shakes up one of the nation's key Senate contests as Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens backs Republican Mike Rogers over Democratic nominee Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, prompting backlash from party leaders and raising questions about the race's final hours in Michigan... A federal judge rejects the Trump administration's effort to delay certification of Alaska's Senate election over concerns about two candidates named Dan Sullivan appearing on the ballot... As Election Day approaches, new polling boosts Democratic hopes in several critical Senate races while President Trump draws attention with campaign stops, controversial comments, and a final push for Republican candidates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
October 30 · 48 min
Alaska Ballot Controversy; Trump Cancels Rallies; Pope Leo Makes Election History
Alaska officials investigate allegations that Democrats recruited a candidate with the same name as Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan, raising questions about the tight Senate race and certification of the results ... President Trump cancels campaign rallies in Iowa and Kansas just days before the midterms, shifting instead to tele-rallies ... Pope Leo becomes the first sitting pontiff to request a ballot to vote in a US election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
October 29 · 47 min
Democrats Lead in Key Senate Races Five Days Before Election Day
New CNN polling shows Abdul El-Sayed with a seven-point lead over Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan, as Democrats rally behind their nominee and independents break his way ... James Talarico takes a narrow lead in deep-red Texas, but is he winning over voters or is his Republican opponent losing them? ... Democrats are accused of recruiting a second Dan Sullivan for Alaska's Senate ballot. Could the campaign tactics turn off voters? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
October 28 · 48 min
Trump Goes Big in Texas
With six days to go until the midterms, President Trump hits the campaign trail in Texas as Republicans fight to hold power. The President says he’ll accept the election results if they’re “honest” ... A new attack ad in Maine sparks a fight over the middle class ... The Cheesecake Factory becomes a bizarre new front in America’s political culture wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
October 27 · 47 min
Fraud vs. Corruption: The Closing Midterm Messages
With one week until Election Day and more than 30 million ballots already cast, Republicans are focusing on voter fraud while Democrats hammer the Trump administration on corruption. ... A Democrat bucks his party with an ad opposing gender-affirming care in a bid for a red-state Senate seat. ... Abdul El-Sayed’s campaign distances itself from an ad linking high grocery prices to Israel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
October 26 · 47 min
Trump and Obama Make Closing Midterm Pitch
With just eight days until Election Day, President Trump and former President Barack Obama campaign in key battleground states with competing messages for voters as the midterm race enters its final stretch... Trump's Justice Department targets battleground states with new lawsuits, raising questions about the potential impact on voting... Elon Musk acknowledges his company slowed satellite service used by Ukraine in its defense against Russia, renewing scrutiny of the billionaire's influence on global affairs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
October 23 · 48 min
Israel Closes West Bank After Shooting Attack
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu orders the closure of the West Bank after two Palestinian gunmen open fire at an Israeli military checkpoint, wounding at least five Israelis. Two of the wounded are in critical condition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
October 22 · 48 min
Senate Candidates Face Off in Final Debates
Senate candidates in Michigan and Kansas go head to head in their final debates before Election Day ... JD Vance tells critics to “stop whining” over a GOP attack ad that dredges up a Democrat’s childhood trauma ... At least two Bush family members back James Talarico over Republican Ken Paxton in Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
October 21 · 48 min
Democrats Hold 10-Point Midterm Advantage in New CNN Poll
A new CNN poll shows Democrats entering the final stretch of the midterm campaign with a 10-point advantage over Republicans on the generic congressional ballot, with their lead growing to 15 points among independent voters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
October 20 · 47 min
Trump Seizes on Unrest in France to Warn Midterm Voters
President Trump is using violent protests in France to argue for hard-line immigration policies and warn voters about what he says could happen in the US, just two weeks before the midterms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
October 19 · 49 min
Trump Hits the Campaign Trail With 15 Days to Go
President Trump is back on the campaign trail with his approval rating hitting a new low. Can he still turn out voters in key Senate races? ... A grieving military husband confronts JD Vance over failures in leadership. Could the moment become a bigger problem for the Vice President? ... Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed pushes back after being questioned about his loyalty to America. Is his Muslim faith being used against him? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
October 16 · 48 min
Deadly Shooting at Oregon Elementary School
Three children and a teacher are dead after a shooting at an Oregon elementary school. A community member intervened before police arrived. ... Abdul El-Sayed and JD Vance trade attacks in Michigan. Does the political sparring resonate with voters? ... Protesters interrupt the Maine Senate debate, confronting Susan Collins as questions grow about Troy Jackson's ability to energize Democrats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
October 15 · 48 min
Trump Touts High Oil Prices as Voters Feel the Squeeze
President Trump says the US is making a fortune from high oil prices, even as gas prices hit a grim milestone and voters give him low marks on inflation and the economy. ... James Talarico faces questions over his "God is non-binary" remarks. Can his brand of liberal Christianity win in Texas? ... The Trump administration investigates Rep. Ilhan Omar for immigration fraud. Could she be stripped of her citizenship? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
October 14 · 48 min
GOP Candidates Break With Trump
Republican Senate candidates in key battleground states break with President Trump over the war in Iran as voters focus on the economy and cost of living. ... Trump travels to a state that hasn't elected a Democratic senator in nearly two decades. What does that say about Republicans' midterm prospects? ... Sources are already questioning how long new White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia will last after her first briefing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
October 13 · 48 min
Crunch Time for Republicans
With just three weeks until the midterm vote, Republicans are trying to shrink the map and pump out more cash. Can they save their Senate majority? ... Federal agents raid the home of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar just two days after Trump singled her out at a rally. Coincidence, or part of a pattern? ... The new White House press secretary gives her first briefing today. What could Katie Zakaria's past post tell us about her future at the podium? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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