New CNN polling shows Abdul El-Sayed with a seven-point lead over Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan, as Democrats rally behind their nominee and independents break his way ... James Talarico takes a narrow lead in deep-red Texas, but is he winning over voters or is his Republican opponent losing them? ... Democrats are accused of recruiting a second Dan Sullivan for Alaska's Senate ballot. Could the campaign tactics turn off voters? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With six days to go until the midterms, President Trump hits the campaign trail in Texas as Republicans fight to hold power. The President says he’ll accept the election results if they’re “honest” ... A new attack ad in Maine sparks a fight over the middle class ... The Cheesecake Factory becomes a bizarre new front in America’s political culture wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With one week until Election Day and more than 30 million ballots already cast, Republicans are focusing on voter fraud while Democrats hammer the Trump administration on corruption. ... A Democrat bucks his party with an ad opposing gender-affirming care in a bid for a red-state Senate seat. ... Abdul El-Sayed’s campaign distances itself from an ad linking high grocery prices to Israel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With just eight days until Election Day, President Trump and former President Barack Obama campaign in key battleground states with competing messages for voters as the midterm race enters its final stretch... Trump's Justice Department targets battleground states with new lawsuits, raising questions about the potential impact on voting... Elon Musk acknowledges his company slowed satellite service used by Ukraine in its defense against Russia, renewing scrutiny of the billionaire's influence on global affairs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu orders the closure of the West Bank after two Palestinian gunmen open fire at an Israeli military checkpoint, wounding at least five Israelis. Two of the wounded are in critical condition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senate candidates in Michigan and Kansas go head to head in their final debates before Election Day ... JD Vance tells critics to “stop whining” over a GOP attack ad that dredges up a Democrat’s childhood trauma ... At least two Bush family members back James Talarico over Republican Ken Paxton in Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new CNN poll shows Democrats entering the final stretch of the midterm campaign with a 10-point advantage over Republicans on the generic congressional ballot, with their lead growing to 15 points among independent voters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump is using violent protests in France to argue for hard-line immigration policies and warn voters about what he says could happen in the US, just two weeks before the midterms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump is back on the campaign trail with his approval rating hitting a new low. Can he still turn out voters in key Senate races? ... A grieving military husband confronts JD Vance over failures in leadership. Could the moment become a bigger problem for the Vice President? ... Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed pushes back after being questioned about his loyalty to America. Is his Muslim faith being used against him? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three children and a teacher are dead after a shooting at an Oregon elementary school. A community member intervened before police arrived. ... Abdul El-Sayed and JD Vance trade attacks in Michigan. Does the political sparring resonate with voters? ... Protesters interrupt the Maine Senate debate, confronting Susan Collins as questions grow about Troy Jackson's ability to energize Democrats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices