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High-profile election deniers are reportedly urging the use of federal law enforcement to investigate and potentially disrupt the vote-counting process, according to recent reports on the 2026 midterm elections. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-s-take--6662936/support .

Standing at the Big Board ahead of the midterms, NBC News Senior Capitol Hill Reporter Ali Vitali mapped out scenarios ranging from a grinding 50-50 power-sharing split up to a Democratic "dream night". The final tally realized the upper limits of those Democratic projections, as voters pushed past traditional red walls to deliver full congressional control to the Democrats. Become a supporter of...

The sudden decision by Representative Haley Stevens to endorse Republican candidate Mike Rogers just two days before the Michigan U.S. Senate election sent shockwaves through the political establishment, becoming the defining focal point of the final weekend of the campaign. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-s-take--6662936/support .

National Democratic leaders and local party officials fiercely rallied behind progressive nominee Abdul El-Sayed in the closing days of the Michigan Senate race, turning what could have been a catastrophic defection into a unifying moment that propelled him to a historic victory. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-s-take--6662936/support .

Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberal Party are heavily favored to gain ground in the upcoming December 7, 2026, federal byelections, with some political analysts suggesting a realistic possibility of sweeping all six contested seats. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-s-take--6662936/support .

Donald Trump's Washington Makeover: Standing at the National Mall wearing a white "USA" hat, President Trump dedicated the first 20 minutes of his nearly hour-long speech to pipes, granite resurfacing, algae, and leaks at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. He joked about renaming the landmark the "Trump Reflecting Pool" and claimed it was "more beautiful than it's ever been", even as he acknowl...

Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed shrugged off the sudden, late-campaign endorsement of his Republican opponent by Representative Haley Stevens, stating directly at a campaign event: “I actually don't think about Haley Stevens.” Watch El-Sayed's full reaction to the endorsement and his shift in focus toward policy rather than political drama. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.sprea...

In a major political shift just two days before the 2026 midterm elections, prominent Michigan Democratic Congresswoman Haley Stevens broke ranks with her party to endorse Republican Mike Rogers for the U.S. Senate. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-s-take--6662936/support .

The federal investigation into Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's immigration paperwork, identity, and citizenship has escalated rapidly, prompting legal scholars to warn that the case could trigger a historic constitutional showdown. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-s-take--6662936/support .

An Alaska-based journalist has detailed repeated communication with "decoy Dan" (Dan J. Sullivan), a candidate who entered the Alaska Senate race sharing the exact same name as the Republican incumbent, Senator Dan S. Sullivan. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-s-take--6662936/support .

A growing coalition of prominent Texas Republicans have publicly broken party lines to endorse Democrat James Talarico over the GOP nominee, Attorney General Ken Paxton, in the highly competitive 2026 U.S. Senate race. Longtime conservative figures and former elected officials cite deep concerns over Paxton’s history of legal scandals, indictments, and ethical controversies, arguing that his eleva...

Kim Ju Ae, the teenage daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, has been internally appointed as his future successor, according to intelligence assessments shared by South Korea's National Intelligence Service (NIS). Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-s-take--6662936/support .

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Saudi Arabia is facing an unprecedented national security crisis and weighing a "serious response" after a barrage of Houthi missile and drone strikes targeted King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. The deadliest attack on October 10 killed 13 people and wounded over 300, forcing a total closure of the capital's main aviation gateway until at least October 17. Become a supporter of this podc...

In a recent broadcast with NBC's Jacob Soboroff, best-selling author and chef Eddie Huang expressed deep concern over the trajectory of the United States, sharply criticizing the surging wave of institutional book bans and aggressive immigration enforcement tactics. Huang, best known for his memoir Fresh Off the Boat, made the remarks while attending an anti-censorship event, where he discovered t...

A devastating missile and drone campaign by Iran-backed Houthi rebels against Saudi Arabia's infrastructure has dramatically escalated regional tensions, prompting U.S. President Donald Trump to weigh direct military intervention. The conflict reached a critical point following a massive strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday, October 10, 2026, which killed 12 people—inc...