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Political chaos has erupted in Michigan after Democratic Congresswoman Haley Stevens stunned her own party by endorsing Republican Mike Rogers over Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed, just days before the midterm elections.

Now, Michigan Democratic Party Chairman Curtis Hertel Jr. joined Don to discuss the extraordinary fallout.

Hertel has declared Stevens is no longer part of the Michigan Democratic Party following her controversial endorsement, which sparked outrage among fellow Democrats, resignations within her own staff and praise from President Donald Trump.

Don presses Hertel on the stunning political rupture, Stevens' decision to announce her endorsement at a Black church on Souls to the Polls Sunday, and the consequences for one of the country's closely watched Senate races.

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It's Election Day in America, and the stakes couldn't be higher.

Donald Trump is already making explosive claims about election interference, concerns are growing over the possibility of another January 6, and National Guard members are supporting election security operations across several states.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass joins Don live for an exclusive conversation as she faces a major election challenge from Nithya Raman.

We'll break down the biggest races, the latest polling, Trump's election claims, and what tonight's results could mean for the future of American democracy.

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Donald Trump has delivered one of the most unusual presidential appearances on the eve of the midterm elections - spending much of his speech boasting about renovations to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool as voters prepare to decide who controls Congress.

Don reacts to the extraordinary spectacle and is joined by former U.S. Pardon Attorney Liz Oyer to discuss Trump's controversial use of presidential pardons, including clemency granted to political allies and members of his inner circle.

Are presidential pardons being used to serve justice or reward political loyalty? What safeguards exist against potential abuses of presidential power? And what does Trump's latest appearance tell us about his priorities ahead of Election Day?

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Once a vocal critic of Donald Trump's rhetoric on race, South Carolina Senator Tim Scott, has transformed into one of the president's most loyal defenders. And his latest appearances are raising eyebrows.

From entertaining talk of Trump serving beyond the constitutional two-term limit to repeating an offensive anti-transgender slur targeting Democratic Senate candidate Dr. Annie Andrews, Scott's political transformation is back in the spotlight.

Don delivers a blistering takedown of Scott's MAGA makeover, revisiting his past criticism of Trump, his failed 2024 presidential campaign and his increasingly vocal support for the president.

His guests are historian and political commentator Ruth Ben-Ghiat, and Danielle Belton, former editor-in-chief of The Root and HuffPost.

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With Election Day just hours away, the Michigan Senate race has taken another dramatic turn. Haley Stevens' stunning decision to back Republican Mike Rogers over Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has sparked a political firestorm.

What does this mean for the race, and could the fallout reshape the battle for control of the Senate?

Don Lemon breaks down the latest developments, the fight over Black voters in Michigan, and the growing tensions surrounding the midterms.

Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder joins Don for a crucial conversation about voting rights, election integrity and the stakes for American democracy.

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Ana Navarro isn't holding back.

With the midterm elections just days away, Ana joins Don for a fiery conversation about Donald Trump's immigration crackdown and his treatment of Latino communities across America.

Navarro accuses the president of "hunting down" Latinos as she raises concerns about aggressive immigration enforcement, fear within immigrant communities, and the impact of Trump's policies on Latino families.

What does this mean for Latino voters heading into the midterms? And how will Trump's immigration record shape the political debate?

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With the midterm elections just days away, Abdul El-Sayed continues to face attacks from Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans.

Why has he become such a frequent target? And what role are race, religion, and political messaging playing in the campaign against him?

Don is joined by political commentator Wajahat Ali to unpack the attacks on El-Sayed, the rhetoric coming from Trump and his allies, and what the controversy reveals about the increasingly heated battle for Michigan.

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With the midterms just days away, Trump is facing a major political test and the stakes couldn't be higher.

Is Trump's political strategy backfiring? Are Republicans getting nervous about what could happen on November 3?

Don breaks down the latest political developments, Trump's campaign messaging, and the key battleground races that could reshape Washington. With Election Day approaching, the pressure is on.

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Republicans have spent more than $280 MILLION on anti-transgender attack ads ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. But is their strategy actually working?

Don sits down with Kelley Robinson, president of the Human Rights Campaign, to discuss the GOP's relentless focus on transgender rights, new polling suggesting these issues rank near the bottom of voters' priorities, and whether the attacks could backfire on Election Day.

And it's not just Republicans. Some Democrats are adopting similar positions, raising serious questions about the party's commitment to protecting LGBTQ+ Americans. With Election Day just days away, Robinson weighs in on Trump's campaign rhetoric, divisions within the Democratic Party, and the growing political influence of LGBTQ+ voters.

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With Republicans bracing for potentially devastating losses, Trump is facing mounting political pressure, renewed questions about his health and growing scrutiny over his decision to scale back in-person campaign appearances. And when a reporter dared to ask whether he was growing tired of traveling, the president erupted in a furious personal attack.

As Democrats look to make gains in traditionally Republican strongholds and Trump's approval ratings remain underwater, could November 3 deliver a political nightmare for the president? Don unpacks the latest developments with election forecasting expert and American University historian Allan Lichtman, who shares his predictions for the midterms.

He's also joined by historian and political commentator Ruth Ben-Ghiat and Danielle Belton, former editor-in-chief of The Root and HuffPost, to examine Trump's increasingly combative rhetoric, the political mood across America and what's at stake as voters prepare to head to the polls.

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