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Friday · 11 min
Mississippi Senate race sparks ballot fight; Judge blocks Trump’s triumphal arch
Mississippi’s Senate race remains too close to call as both parties prepare for a ballot fight, while a tech stock rout wipes out $2.5 trillion in market value. Plus, a federal judge blocks construction of President Donald Trump’s 250-foot triumphal arch just hours after planners approve it. And California Gov. Gavin Newsom moves to spare all 548 death row inmates, though hundreds of commutations still require state Supreme Court approval. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Thursday · 9 min
Republicans lost big. Trump’s allies can’t agree why. Let’s go Off Scrip | Full Episode for Subscribers
In This Episode Democrats just pulled off an election sweep that few saw coming — at least not on this scale. Now, Republicans are trying to figure out what went wrong … and who’s to blame. From Texas to Georgia, to even Kansas, the political map looks very different after Tuesday’s results. So what just happened? And what comes next? Become a Straight Arrow subscriber to get the full episode every week: san.com/getoffscript
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Thursday · 11 min
Jeffries prepares Democrats to take power; Trump privately weighs Hegseth’s future, report says
Democrats keep adding House seats, but as the celebration fades, attention now turns to how they’ll confront President Donald Trump over his final two years in office. Plus, Democrat Scott Colom holds a razor-thin lead in Mississippi’s Senate race, putting him within reach of a historic upset. And Trump publicly backs Pete Hegseth, but CBS News reports he’s privately questioning whether to replace him as Republicans grapple with their midterm losses. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026.
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Wednesday · 16 min
Democrats seize Congress; Talarico flips Texas, El-Sayed becomes first Muslim senator
Democrats sweep control of the House and Senate in a historic midterm election, flipping seats in longtime Republican strongholds and dramatically changing the balance of power in Washington. Texas delivers two of the night’s biggest upsets as Democrat James Talarico wins a U.S. Senate seat for the first time in 38 years, and Gina Hinojosa unseats Republican Gov. Greg Abbott. And President Donald Trump blames Republicans’ election losses on his absence from the ballot, but says he’s willing to work with Democrats as they prepare to take control of Congress. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026.
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Tuesday · 20 min
Election Day is here: Voters set to decide control of Congress
Election Day is here, with voters heading to the polls after a final campaign push across the country, including a closing message from President Donald Trump at Washington’s Reflecting Pool. Plus, the U.S. launches new strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island just hours before Election Day, with officials calling the operation defensive even as Trump talks up the possibility of a diplomatic deal. And the Supreme Court rejects a last-minute bid to set aside thousands of California mail-in ballots, delivering the Trump administration an Election Day setback without explaining its decision. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
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November 2 · 16 min
Haley Stevens faces backlash over Rogers endorsement; Florida pilot’s final mayday
Democrat Haley Stevens endorses Republican Mike Rogers just before Election Day, sparking anger within her own party over the last-minute reversal. Plus, President Donald Trump rallies in Iowa and Kansas, two states he easily won, but where Republicans now face surprisingly competitive races. And nine people die when a private jet crashes onto a Florida roadway, with chilling cockpit audio capturing the pilot’s final warnings. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
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October 30 · 9 min
Alaska Democrat denies ballot scheme amid DOJ probe; Trump cancels in-person campaign stops
The Justice Department is looking into allegations that Alaska Democrats hatched a plot to confuse voters and steal votes, while the Democratic Senate candidate denies any involvement. Plus, President Donald Trump cancels two weekend rallies, with the GOP saying he’ll reach more Republican voters by phone. And one of the world’s biggest crypto companies says it was hacked to the tune of more than $6 billion. What we know so far. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Oct. 30, 2026.
October 29 · 13 min
The midterms are almost here. But what happens after the votes are counted? Let’s go Off Script | Full Episode for Subscribers
In This Episode Midterms are less than a week away. Beyond who wins and who loses, what’s really at stake? We’ll speak with our senior politics reporter about overlooked storylines and how Tuesday’s election could reshape Washington. Plus, 34 years ago, James Carville had a simple message: “It’s the economy, stupid.” With prices still squeezing Americans, could that same message decide who controls Congress? We’ll ask our cost-of-living reporter. And more than 50 years after a teenage girl was murdered in Utah, investigators finally have an answer. How DNA evidence links her death to serial killer Ted Bundy. Become a Straight Arrow subscriber to get the full episode every week: san.com/getoffscript
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October 29 · 10 min
Hegseth fires top general amid Iran strike plans; Alaska governor orders ballot probe
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fires the military’s top planner as President Donald Trump reportedly considers new strikes against Iran after the midterms. Plus, a federal judge blocks the Trump administration from setting aside 20,000 California mail ballots, questioning its claims that the voters are noncitizens. And Alaska’s governor orders an investigation into alleged Democratic efforts to recruit a candidate with the same name as Republican Senator Dan Sullivan. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.
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October 28 · 10 min
Israel election leaves no clear winner; Trump, Talarico hold rival rallies in Texas
Israel’s election produces no clear winner, leaving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s future uncertain as Arab-led parties could determine who forms the next government. Plus, Brazil’s defeated presidential candidate flees the country despite a court order, with the U.S. preparing to welcome him. And President Donald Trump rallies for Ken Paxton in Texas as rival James Talarico draws thousands across town in a heated Senate race. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026.
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October 27 · 8 min
Netanyahu fights for political survival in Israel election; James Comey charged again
Israelis vote on Benjamin Netanyahu’s future as three years of war hang over an election that could leave neither side with a governing majority. Plus, James Comey is facing a third criminal case, this time accused of leaking national defense information in 2016, but the former FBI director denies wrongdoing. And a federal appeals court rejected the DOJ’s emergency request to set aside roughly 20,000 California mail-in ballots, with a lower court set to hear the case today. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026.
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October 26 · 10 min
Lula wins fourth term, Bolsonaro refuses to concede; Trump calls El-Sayed ‘jihadist’
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won reelection, but opponent Flávio Bolsonaro refuses to concede and wants the results thrown out over an extension of voting hours. Plus, President Donald Trump called Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed a “jihadist” and alleged Muslim Brotherhood ties, prompting a sharp response from the Democrat. And the Trump administration is defending its lawsuit over Alaska’s Senate race, where two candidates with nearly identical names have sparked a fight over certifying election results. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Oct. 26, 2026.
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October 23 · 10 min
Trump backs Ramaswamy’s attack ad; Ukraine’s access to Starlink restored but still slow
President Donald Trump says Vivek Ramaswamy should not take down a controversial campaign ad featuring his opponent’s mother, who claims she’s lying to voters about childhood abuse. Plus, the Justice Department is investigating Corey Lewandowski, one of former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s top aides, for allegedly using his position to make extra money. And Ukraine’s access to Starlink has mostly been restored, but Trump refuses to say whether he made it happen. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Oct. 23, 2026.
October 22 · 17 min
Ask Abdul El-Sayed a question. He might ask you one back. Let’s go Off Script | Full Episode for Subscribers
In This Episode A candidate for the U.S. Senate has an unusual way of handling tough questions. He fires back with questions of his own. Is Abdul El-Sayed calling out unfair attacks, or is he dodging them? I’ll ask our senior politics reporter, Azi Paybarah. Plus, AI needs a lot of power. So much that tech companies are now building power plants to run their data centers. But our energy reporter, Keaton Peters, found that some of those plants are getting approved with little public input. And the communities are pushing back. And Ukraine says it just pulled off a first in warfare, using a flying drone to rescue a wounded soldier from the front lines. We’ll tell you how they did it. Become a Straight Arrow subscriber to get the full episode every week: ⁠san.com/getoffscript
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October 22 · 11 min
El-Sayed, Rogers face off in Michigan Senate debate; DHS to test heat ray at border
Michigan’s Senate candidates clash in their final debate, with Republican Mike Rogers questioning Democrat Abdul El-Sayed’s loyalty to the U.S. Plus, Vice President JD Vance fires back at Republicans criticizing a controversial attack ad against Ohio Democrat Amy Acton, defending the ad despite growing backlash. And the Pentagon approves testing a military heat ray at the southern border, a weapon that causes an intense burning sensation to drive people away. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026.
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October 21 · 10 min
Trump promises more money ahead of midterms; Reports say Musk ordered Starlink slowdown
President Donald Trump is promising more money ahead of the midterms — this time, offering cash rewards to people who report government fraud. Plus, Elon Musk was the one who reportedly ordered restrictions on Ukraine’s Starlink service, disrupting military drones. Also, federal investigators question Ilhan Omar’s sister about immigration records, as Trump raises the possibility of the congresswoman going to jail. And a new attack ad from Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign features his opponent Amy Acton’s estranged mother calling her a liar, prompting a fierce response from Acton’s brother over her childhood abuse. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026.
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October 20 · 9 min
US holds up Ukraine Patriot missile transfers, report says; Alberta votes against independence
President Donald Trump suggests Ukraine needs a new negotiator as his administration reportedly holds up approval of critical Patriot missile transfers. Plus, Alberta voters overwhelmingly reject a move toward independence, with roughly 76 percent opposing a proposal that could have led to separation. And newly unsealed records raise fresh questions about whether O.J. Simpson had help covering up the murders, including disposing of the missing weapon. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026.
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October 19 · 10 min
Trump-Zelenskyy feud deepens over Russia; France faces fallout after deadly weekend riots
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy fears the U.S. could side with Russia as President Donald Trump eases sanctions on Moscow and accuses the Ukrainian president of resisting peace. Plus, deadly riots leave two dead and thousands arrested across France, as Macron promises a crackdown and unions call for more protests. And four Canadian soldiers die and 39 are injured when shifting winds send a fast-moving fire through a military training exercise. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.
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October 16 · 10 min
Oregon school shooting kills 4; Maine’s Troy Jackson tells Susan Collins to ‘shut up’
Four people, including three children, are killed at an Oregon elementary school, where police say a bystander shot and killed the teenage gunman. Plus, Senate debates get heated in Maine and Alaska, with candidates trading accusations and one Democrat telling his Republican opponent, “Oh, shut up.” And the Trump administration sues California to block ballots from thousands of suspected noncitizens, but state officials say the government hasn’t provided reliable evidence. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Oct. 16, 2026.
October 15 · 13 min
Can you trust what you see? Partisan news and AI deepfakes. Let’s go Off Script | Full Episode for Subscribers
Newspapers that look like traditional news but have a political agenda. Who’s behind them, and why they’re targeting voters ahead of the midterms. We talked to the reporter who investigated. Plus, AI is making political attack ads a lot more convincing. Now, candidates are threatening legal action over videos that put words in their mouths. Our media, bias and algorithms reporter, Mark Keierleber, looks at where the law draws the line. And earlier this week, we asked how growers get those record-breaking pumpkins so big. One of you had an answer — and it involves something you probably have in your fridge. We’ll see if it checks out. Become a Straight Arrow subscriber to get the full episode every week: san.com/getoffscript

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