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WSJ: MAGA podcasters tuning out Trump, tuning into Talarico

A Wall Street Journal analysis of MAGA podcasts reveals a sharp drop-off in mentions of the President since the Iran war. Filling the void is Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico. WSJ’s Sabrina Rodriguez reports that from Trump down, Republicans are flooding cash into Texas to fight a tight race, branding Talarico as their ultimate "boogeyman in the Democratic Party."

02:22 • Source: CNN
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WSJ: MAGA podcasters tuning out Trump, tuning into Talarico

A Wall Street Journal analysis of MAGA podcasts reveals a sharp drop-off in mentions of the President since the Iran war. Filling the void is Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico. WSJ’s Sabrina Rodriguez reports that from Trump down, Republicans are flooding cash into Texas to fight a tight race, branding Talarico as their ultimate "boogeyman in the Democratic Party."

02:22 • Source: CNN
Voter turnout is already high in North Carolina, where a key Senate seat is on the ballot. CNN's Dianne Gallagher explains why the high numbers could mean trouble for Republicans.
Tracking the early voting surge in battleground North Carolina

Voter turnout is already high in North Carolina, where a key Senate seat is on the ballot. CNN's Dianne Gallagher explains why the high numbers could mean trouble for Republicans. Discover more videos, including live streams and exclusive storytelling, on our Watch page.

01:39 • Source: CNN
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House Republican trying to hold onto his seat amidst anger at his party

Democrats are investing millions to beat Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick in suburban Philadelphia, betting voter anger over rising costs and political turmoil in Washington will help Democratic challenger Bob Harvie flip the seat. Fitzpatrick is distancing himself from his own party and emphasizing his bipartisan record. Some voters are frustrated with both parties.

01:56 • Source: CNN
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Trump says he doesn't 'give a shit' about being sued

President Donald Trump spoke at a midterm rally in Fort Myers, Florida, where he joked about not giving "a shit" about being sued, because he is "used to it."

00:26 • Source: CNN
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Former FBI officials charged with allegedly lying in Hunter Biden laptop probe

Two weeks before the midterm elections, new charges are being brought by the Department of Justice against two former FBI officials for allegedly lying to Congress as part of a probe that focused on whether FBI investigators sought to minimize allegations of Biden family corruption and evidence of Hunter Biden’s laptop, two people briefed on the investigation said. CNN’s Katelyn Polantz reports.

02:20 • Source: CNN
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Trump doubles down on defense of controversial Ramaswamy ad

President Donald Trump, speaking to reporters on his way to a Florida rally, defended an incendiary attack ad from Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy featuring his Democratic opponent's estranged mother.

02:35 • Source: CNN
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Ramaswamy defends ad featuring opponent’s estranged mother

Ohio gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy defended a highly controversial ad that features the estranged mother of his Democratic opponent, Amy Acton, calling Acton a liar. Acton has previously said she hasn’t seen her mother since she was 12 years old, when her mother lost custody of her children and the man she married was indicted for allegedly sexually abusing Acton.

00:36 • Source: CNN
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The midterms inch closer and the prices get higher

Gas prices are surging in key battleground states like Michigan and Ohio days before the midterms, adding to the economic headaches facing President Trump and Republicans. CNN's Matt Egan reports.

02:15 • Source: CNN