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Democrat Scott Colom has a razor-thin lead over Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith in deep-red Mississippi, with tens of thousands of ballots still to be reviewed. ... Republicans are searching for someone to blame for their devastating midterm losses as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces a potential impeachment vote. ... A US attorney pursuing investigations of President Trump’s political adversaries resigns under pressure after failing to secure expected indictments. ... Virginia Democratic Congresswoman-elect Elaine Luria discusses her return to the House and vows to push for an end to the Iran war and rising costs.
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Democrats' historic midterm victory continued to expand as new House calls pushed their projected majority toward a potentially record-sized margin. Dana Bash and her panel examined how Democrats flipped seats deep in Trump country, what a larger-than-expected majority means for Speaker Hakeem Jeffries' governing strategy, and how Republicans are grappling with the fallout as the party debates its future after a bruising election defeat.
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Democrats tout a historic election victory after winning control of both the House and Senate, with party leaders pledging to focus on lowering costs and affordability as they prepare to govern.
... House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries calls for an immediate end to the US war in Iran, arguing the conflict has driven up gas, food and other everyday costs.
... Republican leaders scramble to regroup after major losses, as Speaker Mike Johnson decides against seeking another leadership term and a battle to succeed him begins.
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Millions of Americans head to the polls in all 50 states as control of Congress hangs in the balance, with Democrats seeking gains in both the Senate and House and President Trump's low approval ratings looming over key races. CNN reporters check in from battleground states including Texas, Michigan, Kansas and Ohio, where closely watched Senate and governor's races are testing voter frustration over the economy, inflation, tariffs and political polarization.
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A major late-campaign shakeup rattles one of the nation's most closely watched Senate races as Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens abandons Democratic nominee Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and endorses Republican Mike Rogers. Dana Bash and her panel examine the fallout in Michigan, new polling showing Democratic momentum in several battleground states, and the final hours of campaigning before voters decide control of Congress.
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With the midterms around the corner, join us as we dive into the key races that could flip the balance of power in Washington. Can Democrats defy the odds, or will Republicans hold strong?
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With four days until Election Day, seven Senate races remain toss-ups as the battleground expands into traditionally Republican states including Kansas, Texas and Alaska ... President Trump reverses course and puts previously canceled rallies in Kansas and Iowa back on his schedule ... Alaska Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola denies involvement in an alleged scheme to recruit another Dan Sullivan to run against the Republican incumbent, as questions grow over whether the state would certify the results if she wins.
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With just five days until Election Day, new CNN polling shows Democrats leading in key Senate races in Michigan and Texas, while contests in Maine and Kansas remain deadlocked ... President Trump returns to South Carolina to boost Republican turnout in the unexpectedly competitive Senate race ... Democratic candidates with backgrounds in the clergy lean into their faith as they try to flip Republican-held seats.
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With six days until the election, a new poll shows Republican Senator Darline Graham and Democrat Andy Andrews tied at 48% in South Carolina, a state President Trump won by 18 points. In Alaska, new reporting from The New York Times alleges Democrats recruited another candidate named Dan Sullivan to challenge the incumbent Republican senator with the same name.
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With Election Day just one week away, President Trump is crisscrossing the country to boost Republican candidates in closely watched races, including two stops in Texas with Senate candidate Ken Paxton. His packed schedule through usually reliable red states underscores GOP concerns about voter turnout and control of Congress.
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