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2:20 PM ET, November 1, 2026

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Mychael Schnell / MS NOW:
Haley Stevens endorses GOP's Mike Rogers as Michigan Democrats feud  —  DETROIT — Rep. Haley Stevens, the Michigan Democrat who narrowly lost her party's Senate primary in August, not only attended church services Sunday morning with Republican Senate nominee Mike Rogers — she endorsed him, too.
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Josh Marshall / Talking Points Memo:
Haley Stevens' High(est) Profile Meltdown  —  Let me share a few quick thoughts about former Democratic senate primary candidate Haley Stevens.  As you've likely seen Stevens showed up this morning at a Black church in Detroit with Republican senate candidate Mike Rogers.
Violet Jira / Washington Post:
Democrat Haley Stevens appears with Michigan GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers  —  The appearance of Stevens, who recently clashed with Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed over an ad, marked a stunning turn.  She previously said she wanted a Democratic victory in the Senate race.  —  Loading...
Associated Press:
Michigan Democrats' unity push falters as Stevens is asked to skip event with El-Sayed  —  Michigan Democrats are heading to church in Detroit on Sunday in an attempt to present a united front behind Abdul El-Sayed in a race that could decide control of the U.S. Senate.
Christa Dutton / The Washington Sun:
Haley Stevens Breaks With Her Party to Back Republican Mike Rogers  —  DETROIT — Rep. Haley Stevens on Sunday endorsed Republican Mike Rogers in the Michigan Senate race, accelerating the string of headaches she's caused for Democrats in the eleventh hour of a critical race between Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed.
Erin Doherty / Politico:
1 last weekend campaign push  —  Candidates across the country are scrambling to get their final messages out before Election Day.  —  Trump praises Stevens' endorsement of Rogers: ‘Haley said what few people are willing to say’  —  President Donald Trump praised Democratic …
Discussion: The Guardian
Prem Thakker / Zeteo:
BREAKING: Haley Stevens Endorses Republican in Final Attempt to Tank Abdul El-Sayed
Erin Cox / Washington Post:
Republicans mount ‘most aggressive play’ for Black voters in Michigan Senate race
Axios:
Why Florida Republicans are “white-knuckled” about Tuesday  —  Florida Republicans aren't panicking about sluggish turnout for the midterms, but in the words of one GOP elder: “We're white-knuckled.” … - “I don't necessarily want to be the bearer of bad news, but I don't think the turnout …
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Jonathan Martin / Politico:
The ‘Blacklash’ Is Here … The first hint appeared in the 2025 elections, when Democrats won larger-than-expected margins in Virginia and New Jersey.  Then, beginning early this year, the turnout numbers in primaries were unmistakable.  And now, the story is blaring in neon as early and absentee votes soar.
Discussion: MS NOW
NBC News:
Poll: Voters demand change and a check on Trump, fueling a steep Democratic midterm advantage  —  Trump's disapproval rating hits a record high of 60% in a new national NBC News poll, and Democrats have a 7-point lead in the battle for Congress ahead of Tuesday's elections.
G. Elliott Morris / Strength In Numbers:   Early voting data suggests blue wave, Dems could exceed 2018 turnout advantage
Natasha Korecki / NBC News:
‘Sea change’: Early voting numbers show Hispanic turnout exploding in Texas
Ronald Brownstein / CNN:
If a blue wave is coming, here are the races where it will start
Discussion: Politico and Axios
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Washington Post:
Judge tosses DOJ's attempt to delay Alaska Senate results if Republican loses  —  The decision shot down the Trump administration's extraordinary request to block the election's resolution if Sen. Dan S. Sullivan narrowly loses.  Another candidate, Dan J. Sullivan Jr., is also running.
Matthew Choi / Washington Post:
Both parties tried to game Alaska primary field  —  The Democrat running for Senate, Mary Peltola, is accused of recruiting a spoiler candidate, but Republicans have also boosted spoilers.  —  SummaryLoading...  Democrats in Alaska are facing public criticism and investigations …
Discussion: CNN
Lorie Konish / CNBC:
These Senate races may help determine the fate of Social Security
Nicholas Riccardi / Associated Press:
Sullivan claims Peltola is ‘still lying’ about campaign's involvement in Alaska ballot controversy
Discussion: The Independent and The Hill
Andrew Solender / Axios:
Dems and GOP quietly bankroll dozens of third-party spoilers
Discussion: Al Jazeera and The Washington Sun
Politico:
Chris Murphy is hospitalized after stroke  —  Sen. Chris Murphy is being hospitalized following a stroke, an aide to the Connecticut Democrat said Sunday.  —  “Yesterday afternoon, Senator Murphy started experiencing numbness in his arm while at his son's hockey game.
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Steven Sloan / Associated Press:
Sen. Chris Murphy had a stroke and is in the hospital, his office says  —  Sen. Chris Murphy is in the hospital after having a stroke, according to the Connecticut Democrat's office.  In a statement Sunday, Murphy's chief of staff, Allison Herwitt, said the senator “started experiencing numbness …
New York Times:
Gaffes and Men's Bodies: Analysis of Trump's Speeches at Age 80  —  A Times review of the president's public speeches finds that he is more profane, more absolutist, longer-winded and less coherent than he was in 2016.  —  NEWS ANALYSIS  —  A Times review of the president's public speeches finds …
Discussion: Althouse
David French / New York Times:
Trump Has Found the Attorney General of His Dreams  —  October was a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad month for the Department of Justice.  —  The worst moment happened on Oct. 5, when the department made a third attempt to prosecute James Comey, the former director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Discussion: Townhall
Tyler Pager / New York Times:
‘I Came as Donald Trump’: The President Hosts a Luxury Halloween at Mar-a-Lago  —  President Trump attended his jungle-themed Halloween party at Mar-a-Lago dressed as a distinctly recognizable figure.  —  There were cheetah and zebra stripes on the walls and tables.
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Brittany Gibson / Axios:
Trump's election probes find an opening in Georgia … But in Georgia, he has an opening. … Now the state's own election board has invited his administration to investigate its voting system.  — Georgia features two high-stakes statewide campaigns: Sen. Jon Ossoff (D) against Rep. Mike Collins …
CBS News:
Transcript: David Becker on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Nov. 1, 2026  —  The following is the transcript of the interview with David Becker, CBS News election law contributor and the executive director of the Center for Election Innovation and Research, that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on Nov. 1, 2026.
 
 
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Bloomberg:
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Sean James / Mediaite:
Joe Rogan Completely Nukes Polls Right Before Midterms: Only ‘F*ckin’ Stupid' People Participate
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Tara Suter / The Hill:
Democrats criticize Turek over ad on trans issues
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Ryan J. Karlin / The Hill:
The 10 races that will decide House control
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 Earlier Items: 
Matt Flegenheimer / New York Times:
Ocasio-Cortez Has Evolved. She Wants the Left to Evolve, Too.
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Greg Olear / PREVAIL:
The Task of the Poet, In a World Full of Loud Lies
Josh Dawsey / Wall Street Journal:
Inside the Final Days of Darline Graham's Reluctant Senate Run
Discussion: NewsMax.com and PoliticusUSA
Ruth Marcus / New Yorker:
Corruption on the Ballot  —  Corruption is always an issue, but this year will it finally catapult …
Discussion: Washington Post
New York Times:
A Midterm Campaign Dominated by Concerns Over High Prices Nears Its End
Discussion: NPR and Fox News
Kayla Guo / The Texas Tribune:
Ken Paxton appears to cancel final rally of his “Come and Take It” tour at the Alamo
Discussion: Washington Post
Anna Griffin / New York Times:
Democrats File Suit Over Closed Polling Places in Rural Alaska