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  • Vivek Ramaswamy's Ohio October Surprise

    October 21, 2026 · 16 min

    A new political ad from Ohio Republican gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy featuring his Democratic opponent’s estranged mom telling voters to reject her has even some Republicans decrying dragging a painful family dynamic into the…

  • Ramaswamy Facing Backlash for Attack Ad On Opponent

    October 21, 2026 · 9 min

    Vivek Ramaswamy says his campaign is behind an ad that features the estranged mother of his opponent in the Ohio governor's race. New CNN polls give final read on how voters are feeling ahead of pivotal midterm election. Pentagon okays…

  • Are Democrats Being Realistic About a Blue Wave?

    October 20, 2026 · 12 min

    Poll after poll continues to show strong enthusiasm for Democrats, including for Senate candidates in deep red states. But are they setting expectations of a blue wave too high? We look at recent history for a reality check.  ---  Guest…

  • MS Attorney General Says Use of Force Justified in 1yo's Death

    October 20, 2026 · 9 min

    President Trump heads to NC in next stop on midterm sprint. Family calls for video to be released after Mississippi AG decides fatal police shooting of 1-year-old was justified. Trump considering Putin-Xi summit without Ukraine. Tense…

  • Elon Musk Pledges SpaceX Shares to Every US Kid

    October 19, 2026 · 8 min

    Early voting kicks off in Texas while President Donald Trump is starting his midterm campaign blitz. The Supreme Court backs the Pentagon’s decision to throw out plea deals for the alleged conspirators of 9/11. Elon Musk vows to give each…

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  • The Swing Voters that Could Define the Midterms (And Beyond)

    October 19, 2026 · 14 min

    After President Donald Trump and the Republican Party made gains with Latino voters in 2024, polling suggests that support is evaporating. We look at where that is most evident on the midterm map and what it could mean for this crucial…

  • Violent Protests in France Over Rising Living Costs

    October 19, 2026 · 10 min

    President Trump's campaign blitz begins in Kansas today. More than half a million people hit the streets of France in violent protests over rising living costs and other issues. 34-year-old driver released after soccer game tragedy.  New…

  • Can Erik Prince's Mercenary Operation Solve Haiti's Gang Crisis?

    October 18, 2026 · 29 min

    Years of gang-fueled violence have left Haiti in disrepair, killing thousands and displacing over a million people. Now an American military contractor thinks he has a solution. CNN got exclusive access to an anti-gang operation led by US…

  • “It’s Like a Sisterhood”: Two Colleagues Face Breast Cancer Together

    October 17, 2026 · 16 min

    Two cancer care professionals became patients themselves – and discovered just how powerful their friendship could be. Why a church parking lot could be your next home. A 2026 CNN Hero who once relied on food pantries is reimagining how…

  • Trump Fires WH Press Secretary

    October 16, 2026 · 8 min

    President Donald Trump’s new press secretary is out of a job after less than a week. A father of two is hailed a hero for stopping a deadly school shooting in Oregon. Six Flags over Georgia is scheduled to reopen days after a man’s roller…

  • How GOP Voting Restrictions Could Impact Turnout in Key Senate Races

    October 16, 2026 · 14 min

    In recent years, Republican-led legislatures have pushed through strict voting restrictions in a number of states that could determine the balance of the Senate this fall. We look at what voters are dealing with and how it could impact…

  • Teen shooter kills 3 children, teacher at Oregon elementary school

    October 16, 2026 · 9 min

    Oregon community mourns after deadly elementary school shooting. Michigan Senate race gets nasty as Vance and El-Sayed trade words. Ukraine runs out of Patriot defense missiles. A super El Niño looms large over U.S. winter outlook. Bird…

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Monday through Friday get up to speed on the biggest headlines of the day with 5 Things. On Saturdays, get a break for your ears with good news from 5 Good Things. And at noon and Sundays, we take you beyond the headlines to help make sense of what everyone is talking about in politics and beyond with One Thing.