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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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.