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President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance share what they thought attributed to Republican midterm losses. House Speaker Mike Johnson says he’s stepping aside from a GOP leadership position in the next Congress. Wall Street votes "yes" on the midterm results. The nation’s largest drugstore retailer is breaking up its health care empire. And, how a woman’s first marathon came to a tragic end.
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Democrats retook both the House and Senate after romping through multiple deep-red states in a historic midterm election. Is this a product of President Donald Trump’s historic unpopularity, or a more fundamental reshaping of our politics? We take stock of the map and how Democrats could approach being in the majority for the final two years of Trump’s term.

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Guest: David Chalian, CNN Washington Bureau Chief/Political Director

Host: David Rind

Producer: Paola Ortiz

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin
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Hear from Dems who flipped senate seats. Historic firsts in governor's races. Trump points the blame elsewhere after stunning rebuke from voters. And how voters weighed in on ballot measures for recreational marijuana and billionaire taxes.
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Ballot issues are being reported in some areas with pivotal elections. President Donald Trump says he’s ending billions in US aid to Israel. A nine-day manhunt for a convicted murderer who escaped prison is over. Bomb threats disrupt travel across Europe. Plus, why “mogging” is officially having a moment.
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Election Day voting is underway across the country, with control of the House and Senate on the line. We check in on a polling place in Michigan, where some voters are splitting their ticket amid Democratic drama in the key Senate race.

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Guest: Sunlen Serfaty, CNN Correspondent

Host: David Rind

Producer: Paola Ortiz

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

Editorial Support: Nicky Robertson
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