US intelligence officials had to postpone a much-anticipated classified briefing for election officials about foreign threats because the video call was plagued by technical difficulties, according to six people familiar with the matter.

CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten had a cautionary warning for Democrats eagerly anticipating a "blue wave" in the November midterms. The post ‘Big Siren Warning Sign for Democrats!’ CNN Data Guru Says GOP ‘Very Much in the Ball Game’ for Midterms first appeared on Mediaite.

EADaily, October 18th, 2026. Advisers to US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth are urging him to consider participating in the presidential elections in 2028, CNN reports, citing sources familiar with the discussions.

The CNN clip showed Enten highlighting polling that found Trump received 99% of the MAGA GOP vote in 2024, with his support among the same cohort now at 98%.

Despite weeks of relentless doom-and-gloom polling suggesting a Republican rout in the midterms, a Thursday broadcast from CNN hinted that the election might be far competitive […]

On CNN, James Talarico said he would prioritize economic issues and immigration reform, making his case for why Texas should elect the Democrat.

CNN anchor Jake Tapper questioned whether Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) should have come forward about any potential issues with her immigration status during the Biden administration rather than face

Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico appealed face-to-face to skeptical Republicans and independents Wednesday night in a joint town hall hosted by CNN and Jubilee, framing the election in populist terms and insisting he is willing to break with his own party if doing so benefits the state.