Fraud vs. Corruption: The Closing Midterm Messages

Vice President JD Vance is seriously considering not running for president in 2028 after Republicans’ devastating midterm losses ... Nvidia faces turmoil after CEO Jensen Huang’s resignation and a nearly $2 trillion drop in market value ... Democrats debate their next chapter as Hakeem Jeffries faces progressive resistance in his bid to become House Speaker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Democrat Scott Colom flips a Mississippi Senate seat, becoming the state's first Black senator since Reconstruction ... Black men helped Donald Trump return to the White House, but two years later many are backing Democrats. Can those loyalties last? ... The GOP faces questions about its political identity as centrists and conservative firebrands lose ground ... Nvidia's board reportedly considers ousting CEO Jensen Huang amid an investigation into an alleged affair with a suspected Chinese spy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Republicans signal a combative approach when they enter the House minority, elevating Jim Jordan to Minority Leader after Democrats' sweeping midterm gains ... Democrats face their own leadership fight as prominent party members speak out against Chuck Schumer ... A House effort to impeach Pete Hegseth falls short, with Democrats weighing another attempt when they take control in January ... New Democratic trifectas could fuel efforts to bypass the Electoral College. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Republican Rep. Thomas Massie moves to force a House vote on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, as lawmakers raise concerns about the war in Iran and his leadership at the Pentagon ... President Trump floats a possible immigration deal with Democrats after midterm voters rebuke his enforcement policies ... Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s reported affair with a suspected Chinese spy fuels bipartisan national security concerns over the company’s AI chip sales to China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

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