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Received yesterday — 29 October 2026 ⏭ PBS NewsHour - The Latest

Republicans seize on controversy in Alaska's closely watched Senate race

29 October 2026 at 22:55
Alaska's governor is ordering an investigation into Democrat Mary Peltola's Senate campaign over reports that it recruited a spoiler candidate to dilute Republican votes. That's as President Trump repeated calls for Peltola's prosecution during a trip to another deep red state where his endorsed candidate is facing headwinds. Liz Landers reports.

Pennsylvania congressional races could hinge on who voters blame for high prices

Democrats are favored to take the House in November, but the size of their potential majority could hinge on a handful of competitive races. Four are in Pennsylvania, where President Trump and Republicans made significant gains in 2024. Now, Democrats are betting that the president's low approval ratings and frustration over high prices will shift the political landscape. Lisa Desjardins reports.

Received — 27 October 2026 ⏭ PBS NewsHour - The Latest

Poll gauges voter enthusiasm for both parties a week before election

A new PBS News/NPR/Marist poll released on Tuesday shows Democrats hold an eight-point lead among likely voters. With independents, that lead grows to 13 points. Geoff Bennett breaks down the poll results and what it tells us with Domenico Montanaro of NPR.

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the midterm outlook and possible redistricting backfire

26 October 2026 at 22:25
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including where the races for the House and Senate stand, the possibility of a backfire in the Republicans' redistricting effort, President Trump's comments on the campaign trail and the administration's legal efforts to challenge election results.

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