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Mike Rogers bets he can outflank Abdul El-Sayed with a low-key campaign in Michigan’s Senate brawl
Mike Rogers bets he can outflank Abdul El-Sayed with a low-key campaign in Michigan’s Senate brawl Rogers, a former Republican congressman who is seeking to flip a Democratic seat against a pugnacious millennial, prefers “small meetings” to El-Sayed’s “big stages.”
How a conspiracy theory about James Talarico raced through the right-wing internet
Oct. 13, 2026, 2:56 PM EDT A wild theory began to take hold within the Republican Party last week: Conservative media figures, donors, staffers, amateur sleuths and even some politicians began to spread a rumor on social media that a young Democratic star was struggling with his mental health and had secretly retreated to a hospital. One conservative activist even went undercover and said he recorded phone calls to an Ohio clinic to try to prove the theory was true. Just a moment.
Trump attacks Rep. Ilhan Omar and Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed at Ohio rally
Chants of “deport” rang out Monday night as President Donald Trump criticized Rep. Ilhan Omar , D-Minn., and Abdul El-Sayed , the Democratic Senate nominee in Michigan, at a rally for Republican candidates in Youngstown, Ohio. “I don't know what they're doing with it, but I can tell you this: She's a disaster,” Trump said of Omar, whose home in Washington, D.C., was searched hours earlier by federal agents , two people familiar with the investigation told NBC News.
Trump attacks Rep. Ilhan Omar and Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed at Ohio rally
Oct. 12, 2026, 9:27 PM EDT Chants of “deport” rang out Monday night as President Donald Trump criticized Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., and Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic Senate nominee in Michigan, at a rally for Republican candidates in Youngstown, Ohio. “I don’t know what they’re doing with it, but I can tell you this: She’s a disaster,” Trump said of Omar, whose home in Washington, D.C., was searched hours earlier by federal agents, two people familiar with the investigation told NBC News.
Trump attacks Rep. Ilhan Omar and Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed at Ohio rally
Chants of "deport" rang out Monday night as President Donald Trump criticized Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., and Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic Senate nominee in Michigan, at a rally for Republican candidates in Youngstown, Ohio. "I don't know what they're doing with it, but I can tell you this: She's a disaster," Trump said of Omar, whose home in Washington, D.C., was searched hours earlier by federal agents, two people familiar with the investigation told NBC News.
Trump attacks Rep. Ilhan Omar and Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed at Ohio rally
President Donald Trump went after Rep. Ilhan Omar hours after federal agents searched her home in Washington, D.C. (Kent Nishimura / AFP via Getty Images) Chants of “deport” rang out Monday night as President Donald Trump criticized Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., and Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic Senate nominee in Michigan, at a rally for Republican candidates in Youngstown, Ohio.
Facing smaller crowds and low approval ratings, Trump tries to rally the base for the midterms
President Donald Trump and his faithful are on the rally circuit once more. The question for Trump, GOP candidates and midterm voters is whether it’s with the same feeling.
Vance suggests Nidal Hasan’s execution won’t be livestreamed, contradicting Hegseth Original
Oct. 9, 2026, 3:23 PM EDT Vice President JD Vance suggested Friday that the federal government would not livestream its planned execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan by firing squad, contradicting the plan announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. “First of all, I’ve seen these announcements. I don’t know that that’s going to happen,” Vance told reporters while traveling to a campaign event in Ohio.
Live updates: Trump and Vance hit the campaign trail
NEW YORK RALLY: President Donald Trump will campaign tonight in Syracuse, New York, for Republican Bruce Blakeman, a county executive from Long Island who is trailing Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul in recent polls. VANCE TO OHIO: Vice President JD Vance will deliver remarks at a midterm rally in Lima, Ohio, this afternoon for Republican candidates in his home state, including Sen. Jon Husted, who is defending his seat in a close race against former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown.
Sparks fly as Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers face off in first Michigan Senate debate Original
Oct. 8, 2026, 8:42 PM EDT GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The two candidates battling for Michigan’s open Senate seat tangled here Thursday over the war in Iran, gas prices and tariffs in a debate that often veered into mean-spirited sniping. Democrat Abdul El-Sayed sought to portray his Republican rival, former Rep. Mike Rogers, as a weak-willed loyalist to President Donald Trump who has recently changed his positions on certain issues out of political necessity.
Sparks fly as Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers face off in first Michigan Senate debate
Hasan execution will be live-streamed, Pentagon official says Hegseth said he would make sure "people are able to watch it, that it's public." The execution of Nidal Hasan, the former Army major who killed 13 …
Trump, campaigning in Ohio, says the midterms will bring a ‘big surprise’ Original
Oct. 3, 2026, 10:22 PM EDT VANDALIA, Ohio — President Donald Trump rallied Saturday for Republicans in Ohio’s competitive races for Senate and governor, predicting that the party will defy expectations in a choppy midterm election climate. “I think we’re going to have a big surprise, because they don’t know what’s happening,” Trump said while speaking onstage inside a high school gymnasium near Dayton. “Just get out and vote,” Trump added.
Trump, campaigning in Ohio, says the midterms will bring a ‘big surprise’
President Donald Trump shared an anecdote Saturday night that he claimed was proof that he had “among the highest IQs anywhere in the world.” Speaking …
Vance talks 2028, Ted Cruz and a tough midterm climate that could factor into his future
"Politically, there’s just a recognition that it’s always going to be hard to win a midterm when you have the White House, the Senate and the House," Vance said in an interview with NBC News.Brandon Bell / Getty Images file Oct. 1, 2026, 9:03 PM EDT JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. — Vice President JD Vance acknowledged Thursday that Republicans face an “uphill climb” in next month’s midterm elections — and that the results may be a data point he reviews as he decides whether to run for president in 2028.
Vance talks 2028, Ted Cruz and a tough midterm climate that could factor into his future
JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. — Vice President JD Vance acknowledged Thursday that Republicans face an "uphill climb" in next month's midterm elections — and that the results may be a data point he reviews as he decides whether to run for president in 2028. "Historically there's always a bit of an uphill climb, and I think you definitely sense that," Vance said in an interview with NBC News.
Live updates: Trump to travel to Texas and Oklahoma
TRUMP TRIP: President Donald Trump is traveling to Texas today to deliver remarks at s Peterbilt truck factory outside Dallas. He then heads to Durant, Oklahoma, for a midterm election rally at 7 p.m. MEDIA ACCESS: The White House removed CNN from the press pool that’s set to cover Trump's trip, escalating a feud with the cable network after a federal judge blocked the administration’s push to restrict its media access.
GOP super PAC increases its spending for Sen. Jon Husted in tough Ohio race
FOR SUBSCRIBERS GOP super PAC increases its spending for Sen. Jon Husted in tough Ohio race The $14 million addition from Senate Leadership Fund brings the group’s Ohio total to $93 million following concerns about Husted’s campaign against Democrat Sherrod Brown.
3 takeaways from our new polling averages: From the politics desk
Welcome to From the Politics Desk , a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team's latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. In today's edition, Scott Bland breaks down the numbers to know from our newly launched polling averages. Plus, Henry J. Gomez explains why Appalachia will be key to the outcome of Ohio's Senate race.
How race, religion and a private jet could make Appalachia a battleground in Ohio’s battle for governor
How race, religion and a private jet could make Appalachia a battleground in Ohio’s battle for governor Democrat Amy Acton is looking to make gains in the heavily white, Christian, rural counties where Republican billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy underperformed in his May primary.
Vance tells Republicans running against Democrats who are ‘not that crazy’ to bring up Abdul El-Sayed, instead
FOR SUBSCRIBERS Vice President JD Vance has repeatedly used Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed as a foil.Getty Images Sept. 15, 2026, 3:26 PM EDT / Updated Sept. 15, 2026, 5:18 PM EDT Vice President JD Vance gave House Republicans a pep talk in a visit to Capitol Hill on Tuesday, urging members in safe districts to help their colleagues in tougher races and offering advice on how to convince voters that the problems the country is facing are Democrats’ fault. Just a moment.
Vance positions himself as a fighter for family values and a ‘national birthright’
DALLAS — Vice President JD Vance on Thursday offered his young family — in particular, his newborn son — as a model and a window to the future that the potential 2028 presidential contender envisions for America. In a speech here at the Republicans' midterm convention, Vance broadly criticized Democrats who he said do not share his values. He also homed in specifically on two Democratic candidates this fall in Michigan: Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed and Will Lawrence, who is seeking a House seat.
At the midterm convention, Trump and Republicans ask voters to be patient on the economy
FOR SUBSCRIBERS President Donald Trump speaks during the second day of the Republican National Committee midterm convention at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Thursday.Kent Nishimura / AFP via Getty Images Sept. 10, 2026, 11:40 PM EDT DALLAS — President Donald Trump and his Republican allies sought to tackle voters’ concerns about the economy and the rising cost of living at their two-day midterm convention, with affordability proving to be one of the biggest themes throughout.
Vance positions himself as a fighter for family values and a ‘national birthright’
Sept. 10, 2026, 10:43 PM EDT DALLAS — Vice President JD Vance on Thursday offered his young family — in particular, his newborn son — as a model and a window to the future that the potential 2028 presidential contender envisions for America. In a speech here at the Republicans’ midterm convention, Vance broadly criticized Democrats whom he said do not share his values.
Vance positions himself as a fighter for family values and a ‘national birthright’
DALLAS — Vice President JD Vance on Thursday offered his young family — in particular, his newborn son — as a model and a window to the future that the potential 2028 presidential contender envisions for America. In a speech here at the Republicans’ midterm convention, Vance broadly criticized Democrats who he said do not share his values. He also homed in specifically on two Democratic candidates this fall in Michigan: Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed and Will Lawrence, who is seeking a House seat.
The political risk behind Trump’s $5,000 pledge: From the Politics Desk
Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. In today’s edition, Jonathan Allen digs into President Donald Trump’s latest promise to voters. Plus, Henry J. Gomez has the details on Vice President JD Vance’s message to battleground state Republicans at the midterm convention.
Vance calls on battleground state Republicans to ‘nationalize’ the midterms Original
Sept. 10, 2026, 2:06 PM EDT DALLAS — Vice President JD Vance urged Republicans from several battleground states Thursday to “nationalize” their midterm elections this fall. “We have two things that we’ve got to do in order to win these midterm elections,” Vance said during remarks at a private breakfast here with GOP leaders and activists from Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, according to audio obtained by NBC News from a person who was in the room.
Trump says the war in Iran will end after Election Day
DALLAS — President Donald Trump attempted to turn one of his biggest political vulnerabilities into a strength for Republicans here Wednesday, making the war with Iran a key focus of his speech at the party's midterm convention. “Does anybody here think that Iran should have a nuclear weapon? Anybody?” Trump asked the crowd gathered at American Airlines Center, articulating the administration's core argument for attacking Iran.
Election 2026 live updates: Trump headlines GOP convention amid midterm battle for Congress
TRUMP KEYNOTES CONVENTION: Republicans from across the country are convening in Dallas for their party’s first midterm convention, with President Donald Trump putting himself front and center in the closing stages of the midterm election cycle. CAMEO SURPRISE: With just eight weeks to go before the midterm elections, Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., gave Republicans a boost last night, appearing on video at the Republican midterm convention, praising Sen.
Trump says the war in Iran will end after Election Day
DALLAS — President Donald Trump tried to turn one of his biggest political vulnerabilities into a strength for Republicans here Wednesday, making the war with Iran a key focus of his speech at the party's midterm convention. "Does anybody here think that Iran should have a nuclear weapon? Anybody?" Trump asked the crowd at American Airlines Center, articulating the administration's core argument for attacking Iran.
‘I’m on the ballot’: Trump tries to energize his base by placing himself front and center Original
Sept. 9, 2026, 11:11 PM EDT DALLAS — President Donald Trump wants to make one thing clear: His name is not on the ballot in November, but his supporters need to vote like it is. Republicans from across the country convened here Wednesday for their party’s first-ever midterm convention, an event designed to put Trump front and center in the closing stages of the midterm election cycle. “Pretend that I am on the ballot,” Trump said to loud cheers during his keynote address Wednesday night.
Trump says the war in Iran will end after Election Day
Sept. 9, 2026, 11:02 PM EDT DALLAS — President Donald Trump attempted to turn one of his biggest political vulnerabilities into a strength for Republicans here Wednesday, making the war with Iran a key focus of his speech at the party’s midterm convention. “Does anybody here think that Iran should have a nuclear weapon? Anybody?” Trump asked the crowd gathered at American Airlines Center, articulating the administration’s core argument for attacking Iran.
Marco Rubio says he has ‘no plans at this time’ to run for president
Marco Rubio says he has ‘no plans at this time’ to run for president Privately, Rubio has said that he is not planning a 2028 presidential bid, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Man pleads not guilty to misdemeanor charges in Ohio fair incident involving Amy Acton Original
Sept. 8, 2026, 5:12 PM EDT A man accused of knocking an elderly couple to the ground in an attempt to confront Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton on Sunday has pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from the incident. Patrick Havas, 38, appeared via video in Mahoning County on Tuesday to face two charges of assault, one charge of disorderly conduct, and one charge of inducing panic. He entered a plea of not guilty to all charges.
Election live updates: New Hampshire voters to set Senate general election matchup
NEW HAMPSHIRE PRIMARIES: In New Hampshire's Senate primary today, former Sen. John Sununu is running in a GOP field that includes another former senator, Scott Brown, while on the Democratic side, Rep. Chris Pappas is looking to fend off democratic socialist opponent Karishma Manzur. DIVING IN: New Hampshire is not expected to be a key Senate battleground this fall, but Republicans have their fingers crossed for a democratic socialist victory that would scramble that thinking.
Trump calls for a Bombardier plane ban, drawing pushback from a GOP senator
President Donald Trump asserted Monday that the Canadian aerospace company Bombardier should no longer be allowed to sell its planes in the U.S., opening a new front in his trade war with Canada. The move drew an objection hours later from Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., whose state hosts Bombardier's U.S. headquarters. It's the latest example of pushback from Republican senators against Trump's Canada trade policy, which has sparked back-and-forth tariffs months from the midterm elections.
Trump calls for a Bombardier plane ban, drawing pushback from a GOP senator
Sept. 7, 2026, 10:34 PM EDT President Donald Trump asserted Monday that the Canadian aerospace company Bombardier should no longer be allowed to sell its planes in the U.S., opening a new front in his trade war with Canada. The move drew an objection hours later from Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., whose state hosts Bombardier’s U.S. headquarters.
Trump calls for a Bombardier plane ban, drawing pushback from a GOP senator
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Trump calls for a Bombardier plane ban, drawing pushback from a GOP senator
President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House on Aug. 27. (Andrew Harnik / Getty Images) President Donald Trump asserted Monday that the Canadian aerospace company Bombardier should no longer be allowed to sell its planes in the United States, opening a new front in his trade war hours before new Canadian tariffs on American goods took effect. The move drew an objection hours later from Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., whose state hosts Bombardier’s U.S. headquarters.
Ohio Democrat Amy Acton reflects on a ‘rough day’ as witnesses recall ‘frightening’ confrontation Original
Sept. 7, 2026, 5:38 PM EDT Democrat Amy Acton vowed to continue on as a “fierce warrior” in her campaign for Ohio governor Monday, a day after law enforcement officials said an armed man aggressivelyattempted to confront herat a county fair. “Yes, we had a rough day yesterday,” Acton told the crowd at a Labor Day parade and festival in Cleveland, NBC affiliate WKYC reported. “I am a fierce warrior in this fight. That’s exactly why I’m running.
Ohio Democrat Amy Acton reflects on a ‘rough day’ as witnesses recall ‘frightening’ confrontation
Democrat Amy Acton vowed to continue on as a “fierce warrior” in her campaign for Ohio governor Monday, a day after law enforcement officials said an armed man aggressivelyattempted to confront her at a county fair. “Yes, we had a rough day yesterday,” Acton told the crowd at a Labor Day parade and festival in Cleveland, NBC affiliate WKYC reported. “I am a fierce warrior in this fight. That’s exactly why I’m running.
Armed person confronts Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton at event, campaign says
An armed person “lunged” at Amy Acton, Ohio's Democratic nominee for governor, and injured several people at a fair, a campaign spokesperson said Sunday. Acton and her husband, Eric, “are grateful for the swift and decisive action of law enforcement and are praying for the recovery of those injured,” said the spokesperson, Addie Bullock. “This kind of violence has no place in Ohio,” Bullock added.
Armed person confronts Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton at event, campaign says
Now Amy Acton’s campaign said multiple people were injured at the event at a county fair in Canfield, Ohio. LORAIN, Ohio — An armed individual lunged at the Democratic nominee for Ohio governor, Amy Acton, at a county fair in Canfield, causing injuries to others, her campaign said Sunday. Acton is running …
Armed person confronts Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton at event, campaign says
An armed person "lunged" at Amy Acton, Ohio's Democratic nominee for governor, and injured several people at a fair, a campaign spokesperson said Sunday. Acton and her husband, Eric, "are grateful for the swift and decisive action of law enforcement and are praying for the recovery of those injured," said the spokesperson, Addie Bullock. "This kind of violence has no place in Ohio," Bullock added.
Republicans ratchet up a midterm message that raises alarm about Muslims
Republicans ratchet up a midterm message that raises alarm about Muslims The rhetoric, which includes remarks from President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, has escalated since Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary.
Republicans ratchet up a midterm message that raises alarm about Muslims
Republicans ratchet up a midterm message that raises alarm about Muslims The rhetoric, which includes remarks from President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, has escalated since Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary.
The House returns with a short to-do list: From the politics desk
Welcome to From the Politics Desk , a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team's latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. In today's edition, Sahil Kapur explains why the House may not be doing much more legislating ahead of the midterms. Plus, Henry J. Gomez digs into Republicans' anxiety in the Ohio Senate race.
Vance characterizes Democratic Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed as ‘evil’ Original
Aug. 31, 2026, 3:58 PM EDT STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. — Vice President JD Vance described Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan’s Democratic nominee for Senate, as “evil” during a campaign rally here Monday. “I realize that there’s something about Abdul El-Sayed that is very, very evil and on the rise in the United States of America today,” said Vance, addressing several hundred people at an event put on by MAGA Inc., a super PAC closely aligned with President Donald Trump.
Republican concerns mount as Sen. Jon Husted navigates a tricky race in Ohio
Aug. 31, 2026, 1:34 PM EDT MASSILLON, Ohio — When Sen. Jon Husted filed his most recent campaign finance report in July, the Ohio Republican boasted a war chest of more than $6 million. But the cash is not for Husted’s battle with Democrat Sherrod Brown in what is expected to be one of the year’s most expensive Senate races. Rather, it is the remaining balance in an account that Husted established years ago to fund his long-held ambition of being governor. Just a moment.
Vance plans a hometown speech in Ohio as his midterm travel ramps up
Vice President JD Vance will return to his hometown Friday for a speech to kick off what is expected to be a packed travel schedule for him ahead of this year’s midterm elections.
How Rep. Max Miller’s Democratic opponent is navigating a ‘surreal’ political opportunity
BROOK PARK, Ohio — Brian Poindexter has spent the last weeks in a political whirlwind.
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