Schumer Faces Challenge for Senate Leadership

Senate Democrats debate their future as Chris Van Hollen challenges Chuck Schumer for Majority Leader after the party’s sweeping midterm victories ... JD Vance is seriously considering sitting out the 2028 presidential race as Republicans grapple with their historic losses and the Iran war ... Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick faces mounting pressure over the Nvidia scandal as lawmakers investigate why a company suspected of funneling advanced chips to China was not restricted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang steps down following allegations the woman he admitted having an affair with is a Chinese spy. The AI titan’s dramatic fall is igniting a firestorm in Washington due to Huang’s close access to President Trump, raising serious questions about the relationship between Nvidia and the Trump administration.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Democrat Scott Colom leads Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith by about 3,200 votes as officials count crucial affidavit ballots in Hinds County, with both sides preparing for possible legal challenges ... Democrats prepare to take control of the House with its largest freshman class since 1933, as incoming lawmakers say affordability and accountability will be top priorities ... Pressure builds on Chuck Schumer as he fights to remain Democratic leader, with Sen. Chris Van Hollen considering a challenge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defends himself as the House moves forward with articles of impeachment, while President Trump gives him an “A+++.” Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona, who is named in one of the articles, says Hegseth should be removed from office ... House Republicans weigh Jim Jordan and Steve Scalise to lead the party in the minority as GOP senators also confront questions about their leadership after the midterms ... Mississippi’s razor-tight Senate race remains undecided as officials review provisional and absentee ballots amid questions about voter-roll errors ... Democrats expand their historic House gains, with several races still uncalled in districts President Trump won by double digits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump signals compromise after the GOP's midterm losses, but Stephen Miller's elevation to White House Chief of Staff points to a more combative approach ... Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen weighs a challenge to Chuck Schumer for Senate Majority Leader ... Democrat Scott Colom maintains a razor-thin lead over Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi ... Sen. Bernie Sanders lays out his agenda for the new Democratic majority and says he's open to impeaching HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After voters rebuke President Trump, he doubles down on his agenda. How will this shape the future of the GOP? Dive into our expert analysis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices