Trump Rallies in Texas as Red Map Contracts

October 7, 2026; With just four weeks until the midterms, Republicans are trailing in most polls and playing defense in what Politico calls “triage mode.” MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports and is joined by Jelani Cobb, dean of the Columbia Journalism School, and Christine Quinn, vice chair of the New York State Democratic Party. Plus, Melber is joined by Maine Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson on the heels of his debate with Sen. Susan Collins.

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