Michigan Democrats Feud, Midterm Map Shifts, US-Iran Diplomacy Efforts

Michigan Democrats are in open conflict on the eve of the election after Haley Stevens revoked her endorsement of Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed and backed his Republican opponent.
Republicans are defending unexpectedly competitive races across traditionally red territory, from Alaska to Kansas and South Carolina, as the political map continues shifting toward Democrats.
Qatar is pushing a new diplomatic plan to stop Iranian attacks on ships and reopen talks with the U.S. as Gulf states try to prevent another round of war.

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(0:00) Introduction
(02:11) Michigan Democrats Feud
(06:07) Midterm Map Shifts
(09:54) US-Iran Diplomacy Efforts

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