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Analyst says Democrats could take control of both chambers of CongressPolitics

All 435 House seats and 35 of the Senate’s 100 seats are up for election on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Democrats are widely favoured to retake the House, while the Senate contest is tougher. University of California, Irvine political science professor Louis DeSipio says Republicans will “probably” lose the Senate and discusses record early voting and whether polls may be underestimating the race.

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Top Story with Tom Llamas — Nov. 2 | NBC News NOWPolitics

The program covers President Trump’s final remarks before Election Day, new details about the Florida plane crash that killed nine people, and voters’ use of AI during this election cycle.

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Trump privately predicts a worst-case midterm scenarioPolitics

In a speech billed as his closing argument on the eve of Election Day, Trump devoted much of his remarks to renovations at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. When he turned to the elections, he sounded pessimistic and repeated that midterms often go against the sitting president’s party.

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Police explain why Bridle Path home invasion suspect was not arrested at hospitalSociety

Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw told residents there had been no failure in the investigation of a Bridle Path home invasion. A man who went to hospital with a gunshot wound after the incident was later identified as a suspect, but was not arrested there. Criminal defence lawyer Tonya Kent explains why police could not make an arrest at the hospital.

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Former junior hockey executive charged with exploiting minorsSociety

Tyler King, 39, a former staff member of the Okotoks Oils Junior A team, faces charges of soliciting intimate photos and videos from underage players in exchange for compensation. Police say there may be additional victims.

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Russian air strikes kill at least 26 in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia regionWorld

Russian air strikes in Ukraine’s southern Zaporizhzhia region killed at least 26 people and wounded five. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian forces bombed a school being used to distribute humanitarian aid, then dropped nine more bombs on a shelter where people had gathered. He accused Russia of deliberately targeting civilians and called for a strong international response. The attack hit Komyshuvakha village.

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Instead of fighting, the president reflectsPolitics

Addressing Republican voters before the midterms, Trump devoted much of his final campaign appearance to the Washington pool's recent renovation, not the economy or foreign policy. Surveys show a possible Democratic takeover of the House, with the Senate fight still close. If control shifts, Democrats would have more leverage to oppose his program, examine his administration and prevent key appointments.

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Watters: The October surprise came a little late this year…Politics7:44

Fox News host Jesse Watters discusses the fallout after Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens of Michigan endorsed Republican Senate nominee Mike Rogers instead of Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed on “Jesse Watters Primetime.”

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Hallie Jackson NOW — Nov. 2 | NBC News NOWPolitics

Both parties deliver closing messages on the final day before the midterms as votes pour in. The NTSB believes the plane that crashed in South Florida began breaking apart before impact, while dangerous flash floods threaten more than 11 million people across the country.

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Could Last-Minute Surprises Shake Up the Midterms?Politics

Most polls heading into Election Day suggest Democrats are likely to control Congress, but their leads in several key Senate races are narrow. NBC News chief Capitol Hill correspondent Ryan Nobles examines whether recent developments in Michigan and Alaska could alter the picture and which states to watch as votes are counted.

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‘Worst-case scenario’: What election officials are preparing forPolitics

State election officials are working to keep elections safe and fair while preparing for worst-case possibilities, including federal interference and uncertainty after the vote. CNN correspondent Gabe Cohen reports on their preparations; Republican election lawyer Ben Ginsburg discusses whether voters should worry, and two state officials share what they expect.

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Are Canada-U.S. trade talks back on?Politics

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he had a “good conversation” with U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday morning about the future of bilateral trade. Carney said it built on recent constructive discussions about a potential trade agreement. Guests discussed when and how such a deal might take shape.

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Trump touts reflecting pool renovations ahead of midtermsPolitics

In his final public remarks before Tuesday’s midterm elections, Trump focused on promoting renovations to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, as Democrats sought to contain a rift in Michigan’s closely contested Senate race.

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