Evening news, Oct 24, 2026, 18:00 ET

DOJ sues to block Alaska Senate certification if Sullivan loses CBS News · Oct 24, 2026, 16:15 ET
Explain the Big Deal: A federal court will decide whether Alaska can certify the race if the name mix-up may have changed the result. The challenge could affect how the state counts votes and certifies the winner.
U.S. is reducing staffing at 4 Middle East embassies over increased threats from Iran PBS News Hour - The Latest · Oct 24, 2026, 11:09 ET
Explain the Big Deal: The embassies in Jordan, Lebanon, Qatar and the UAE stay open, but with fewer staff while U.S. officials assess the threat. Washington has not said how long the reduction will last.
Texas voters cast early ballots in key senate race NPR · Oct 24, 2026, 17:21 ET
Explain the Big Deal: More Texans will keep voting early before Election Day, and the outcome could determine which party has more leverage in the U.S. Senate.
President Trump, first lady vote early in person in Florida CBS News · Oct 24, 2026, 17:01 ET
Explain the Big Deal: Trump has early-voted in Florida and then moved on to Georgia campaign events; his Election Day plans are still unclear.
Obama describes Trump as an agent of ‘chaos and cruelty’ in midterm elections pitch NBC News · Oct 24, 2026, 16:44 ET
Explain the Big Deal: The rally adds to the Democrats’ midterm message against Trump, while the story does not say whether it will change voting or campaign plans.

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