Special Edition: The Midterms – Stakes, Strat...

The news to know for Tuesday, October 20, 2026! We'll tell you why violent riots in France are becoming a flashpoint in America's midterm elections. And how early voting turnout is stacking up against past elections so far. Also, what a viral video shows that has sparked more pro ...  Show more

We'll tell you about new polling that shows how Americans are feeling with just two weeks to go before the midterms. And all about the latest White House staff change. Also, why President Trump is further defending his moves to ease pressure on Russia. And how France is dealing w ...  Show more

Congress has a lot it wants to take on when lawmakers return to Washington next week—police reform, Confederate names on military bases, and coronavirus relief. How likely are they to get any of it done? And the president has asked a new international development agency tasked wi ...  Show more

Tuesday briefing: Trump’s deportation offer; Hollywood tariff; Gaza occupation plans; Pence interview; best Met Gala looks; and more

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Trump to be indicted again, an American soldier defects to North Korea, historic heat, and the New York Times makes an admission. Plus, Bill’s Message of the Day, the sate of the 2024 race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

The House has passed a $1.2 trillion government funding package, setting off a sprint in the Senate ahead of a shutdown deadline. A US-backed resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire failed to pass the UN's Security Council this morning. Former President Donald Trump is abou ...  Show more