Texas races down to the wire ahead of Election Day
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We are watching for critical election updates just hours ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. This includes taking a look at polls that have shown the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas is in a dead heat. Republican and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton faces Democrat and state Rep. James Talarico. We are also watching Gov. Greg Abbott as he looks to defeat his Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa and capture another term leading the Lone Star State. We are learning the latest this evening with Jenna King from FOX 7 Austin in Texas. 

How some US news organizations will make midterm race calls

News organizations will use different data sources and methods to call winners in the closely contested 2026 midterm elections.

2026 Midterms Targeted by Fake Social Media Posts
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New research from Cyabra reveals coordinated inauthentic social media activity targeting competitive races ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. LiveNOW from FOX's J Russell speaks with Dr. Keith E. Noble, Vice President of Public Sector at Cyabra, about the findings, online misinformation and what voters should know heading into Election Day.

2026 midterm elections: Races for governor across the US

Amid the nationwide fight between Democrats and Republicans over who will control the House and Senate in Washington after Election Day are dozens more skirmishes that will decide which party wields the levers of power in state capitals across the country. 

Iowa’s 2026 Senate race: What to know about Josh Turek vs Ashley Hinson

With control of Congress on the line in the November 3 midterm elections, one of the pivotal races to watch is happening in Iowa. Here's what you need to know.

Alaska's 2026 Senate race: What to know about Mary Peltola vs Dan Sullivan

Alaska’s competitive Senate race features four candidates, including two Republicans named Dan Sullivan, and will use ranked-choice voting.

Maine's 2026 Senate race: What to know about Susan Collins vs. Troy Jackson

Troy Jackson will face longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine’s 2026 U.S. Senate election, a contest national analysts rate as a toss‑up and one that could help determine control of the chamber.

Michigan's 2026 Senate race: What to know about Abdul El-Sayed vs Mike Rogers

On Nov. 3, Michigan voters will choose between progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers for the U.S. Senate. Here’s what to know.

Trump rallies supporters at Kansas midterm event
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We are watching as President Donald Trump continues to close out the final days of a turbulent midterm campaign. President Trump is in Salina, Kansas, after speaking for two hours earlier Sunday in Dubuque, Iowa. Trump is doing what he can to show support for incumbent Senator Roger Marshall, who is now facing a surprisingly close election according to the latest polls. 

Trump rallies GOP support in Iowa ahead of midterms
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We are watching this Sunday as President Donald Trump delivers remarks at a midterm rally in Dubuque, Iowa just days before November 3rd. President Trump addressed a crowd of supporters at the Five Flags Center as he continues to rally voters ahead of the upcoming elections. 

Judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit over controversial Alaska Senate race

The Justice Department plans to appeal after a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit that aimed to block the certification of Alaska’s U.S. Senate race if the incumbent Republican candidate, Sen. Dan Sullivan, lost.  

Hayley Stevens spurns fellow Democrat Abdul El-Sayed to endorse GOP Senate candidate in Michigan

Haley Stevens announced Sunday, in a stunning political upset with just two days left before the election, that she was voting for Republican Mike Rogers for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat.

ACA open enrollment begins Sunday, insurance premiums expected to jump

Many people looking to purchase their health insurance on the ACA marketplace face a potential double whammy of higher premiums and fewer coverage options.

Final midterm polls test voter sentiment and turnout
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Ben Leff, CEO and co-founder of Verasight, joins LiveNOW's J Russell to discuss election polling as the midterm races near the finish line. 

Judge dismisses Trump suit against Wall Street Journal, Murdoch over Epstein letter

A federal judge Saturday tossed President Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and its owner, Rupert Murdoch, over a story reporting Trump’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

3 taxpayer-funded Trump administration ads must be taken down, judge rules

A U.S. district judge ruled Friday that the federal government must pull three taxpayer-funded commercials, including one that praised President Donald Trump’s claim that every American will receive $5,000 if Republicans keep control of Congress in the midterm election. 

Trump rallies in Daytona with 4 days until midterms
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President Trump campaigned Friday night for Florida's top Republican midterm candidates, including gubernatorial nominee Rep. Byron Donalds and Sen. Ashley Moody. The event proceeded as planned amid scheduling whiplash Thursday. Trump had abruptly canceled planned weekend stops in Kansas and Iowa, opting for tele-rallies instead. Hours later though, the Republican National Committee announced the in-person appearances were back on.

Veterans hit with higher mortgage payments after VA cuts loan program: report

Thousands of veterans are now paying more for their mortgages each month after the Trump administration shut down a program designed to help veterans facing hardship.