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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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