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President Trump's approval rating hit record lows in two major polls released October 21 — 34 percent in the New York Times/Siena survey and 32 percent in CNN/SSRS — with Democrats holding a 10 to 11 point lead on the generic congressional ballot just weeks before the midterms. Alex and Jordan dig into what the numbers really say, which voter groups are driving the slide, and what it means for both parties heading into Election Day.

CMS chief Dr. Mehmet Oz announced on October 21 that New York has 90 days to fix mismanagement of its social adult day care program, while the Vance-led fraud task force cut off one point four billion dollars from home health and hospice providers suspected of fraud, and Oz released a documentary spotlighting the crackdown. Alex and Jordan dig into what's behind the 90-day deadline, the scale of the fraud allegations, and whether this crackdown can actually recover taxpayer money.

The NFL Players Association called on October 20 for a full investigation into how the Eagles handled Jalen Hurts' blood clots — he played in London with a calf clot that later traveled to his lungs — and Commissioner Roger Goodell said October 21 the league welcomes the review, while a US senator pressed the NFL on its medical protocols. Alex and Jordan dig into what the team knew and when, the league's concussion-era medical reckoning, and what this probe could mean for player safety rules.

The Trump administration announced on October 21 it will offer to loan up to nearly a third of the one-million-barrel Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve to tame diesel prices that hit record highs above six dollars and fifty cents a gallon amid the Iran war. Alex and Jordan dig into how the reserve loan would work, whether it can actually move prices, and what it says about the administration's energy strategy heading into winter.

Rep. Ilhan Omar resurfaced on October 21 in her first video since federal agents raided her Washington, D.C. home — a TikTok fundraising plea thanking supporters for donations of five, ten, and twenty dollars and calling the immigration-fraud probe intimidation ahead of the midterms. Alex and Jordan dig into the politics of her defiant comeback, the small-donor fundraising strategy, and what the investigation's next steps could mean for the midterm elections.

Boxing legend Evander Holyfield traveled to South Carolina with President Trump on October 21st for a rally backing Senator Darline Graham, who faces an unexpectedly tight race against Democrat Annie Andrews, with Graham warming up the crowd before Trump took the stage at 7 p.m. Alex and Jordan look at the star power, the stakes, and what the rally says about the midterms.

A new Quinnipiac poll released October 21st shows New York Governor Kathy Hochul leading Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman 55% to 41% in the governor's race, though Blakeman has narrowed the gap since September. Alex and Jordan dig into the numbers and what they signal for the race with the election approaching.

Wall Street closed higher on October 21st, with the Nasdaq up 1.1%, the Dow up 0.7% and the S&P 500 up 0.6% for its third straight gain, as SpaceX shares jumped nearly 8% the day after the company posted its first quarterly profit while Netflix fell 5% after earnings. Alex and Jordan walk through the day's winners, losers, and what the rally says about the market's mood.

Meta posted third-quarter revenue of $64.6 billion, up 26% from a year ago and ahead of estimates, but a $9.9 billion charge tied to the social-media-addiction lawsuit settlement cut its operating margin in half to 20%, though shares still rose after hours. Alex and Jordan unpack the strong quarter underneath the legal hit and what the settlement means for Meta's bottom line.

Tesla reported third-quarter results after the bell on October 21st, posting adjusted earnings of 48 cents a share on revenue of $28.05 billion, positive free cash flow of $1.53 billion against negative expectations, and disclosing a potential combination with SpaceX, sending shares higher in after-hours trading. Alex and Jordan break down the earnings beat, the cash flow turnaround, and what a possible Tesla-SpaceX tie-up could mean.