2 days until midterms, Trump campaigns in Iowa and Kansas as both parties make final push

Former Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Mich., said his Democrat opponent in the Michigan Senate race, Abdul El-Sayed, was being "rude" to Rep. Haley Stevens after she rescinded her support for El Sayed and backed Rogers.

"Abdul discarded Haley Stevens, was rude to Haley Stevens, has been rude I think to many in the African American community, at least that's what they're telling me. And I think this just boiled over when he disinvited her to the campaign event that was supposed to happen today. And basically said 'I don't need you and don't needs your supporters,'" Rogers told FOX 2 Detroit.

The Republican Senate hopeful also said Stevens called him Sunday morning and offered to join him for a church service in Detroit.

"I think she picked up the phone today after having lots of conversations with a lot of people and picked up a phone and said, 'hey, I heard you're going to church, you want some company?' And so we were very welcome for her. I'm very welcome to have her support," Rogers said.

Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, a Democrat, appeared to stumble when he was asked if Israel has a right to exist.

During an interview with CBS News' "60 Minutes," El-Sayed said he is never asked if Palestine has the right to exist.

"Does Palestine have the right to exist?" host Ross Douthat asked.

"Yes," El-Sayed answered.

Douthat then asked if Israel has the right to exist.

"Yes, if there is a shared understanding," El-Sayed began.

Douthat interjected, "Wait. You said..."

"This is the problem with this debate, we start from where we sit rather than start from principles. I believe in equal rights to peace, dignity and self-determination for Palestinians and Jewish Israelis alike. If the Palestinian people decide and the Israeli people decide that they want two states for two people, and they decide that on equal terms, I'm for it. If they decide that they want one state shared in a different way, I'm for that," the Senate hopeful said.

Just two days before Election Day, a longtime Alaska resident is raising concerns about teacher Daniel J. Sullivan, who was nicknamed “Decoy Dan” after entering the U.S. Senate race alongside incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan.

In an interview with Fox News, Philip E. Meeks alleged that the candidate appeared to have entered the race deliberately to confuse voters, pointing to his absence from public debates and what Meeks described as an effort to avoid reporters.

"There was no debate. Nobody actually knew what he stood for,” Meeks said.

“If you're going to leave town right after the New York Times dropped their article, then I'd say that's pretty lousy,” he said, referring to a report examining whether Sullivan entered the race with help from Democratic candidate Mary Peltola in an effort to siphon votes. 

Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed said he isn't focused on Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens after she crossed party lines to endorse Republican candidate Mike Rogers.

“At the end of the day, I actually don't think about Haley Stevens,” El-Sayed said.

He said he is more focused on addressing issues facing families, including access to health care, education and the rising cost of everyday necessities, than the political fallout from Stevens' endorsement.

“I'm just less interested in the politics of it all than I am in the policy of it all,” he said.

“There are families who are preparing to send their kids to schools tomorrow that look like they did 50 years ago. They're worried about what they're going to feed their kids for lunch. They're worried that if one of their kids get sick, they're not going to be able to pay the bills. Those are the things that matter,” he said.

El-Sayed also urged voters who share his values to support his candidacy, taking aim at Rogers, President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.

“If you are somebody who believes that we should stand up to hate and you have watched this last campaign, I think we probably would not want to support Mike Rogers and Donald Trump and JD Vance,” he said.

President Donald Trump on Sunday called Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed a “nasty guy” who needs to get his “a-- kicked.”

Speaking at an Iowa rally supporting Republican Senate candidate Ashley Hinson and Republican gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn, Trump also defended his decision to mock El-Sayed by calling him “Mohamed.”

“I'm President, Abdul, and I have the right to call you whatever the hell I want,” Trump said.

“We don't want to have people that are going to destroy our country. Abdul.”

Trump recalled asking El-Sayed what he described as a normal question, claiming the candidate responded arrogantly by asking, “What right do you have to ask me that question?”

“They said I was arrogant, and now they find me to be an extremely nice gentleman,” Trump said.

“He's a disaster, he's a nasty guy, and hopefully he gets his ass kicked because that's what he needs.”

House Speaker Mike Johnson on Sunday broke into an impression of President Donald Trump during a campaign rally, joking about the president's habit of calling him in the middle of the night.

Johnson got into character in Iowa while campaigning for Republican Senate candidate Ashley Hinson, whom he described as “one of his favorite people in the world.”

“The man calls me at, like, 1 o'clock in the morning and also at 5 a.m.,” Johnson said.

He then launched into a spot-on impression of Trump, mimicking the president's familiar tone.

“Mike, are you sleeping?” Johnson said, imitating Trump.

“No, sir. Of course. Sleep is for sissies … What's on your mind?”

“I don't know. Let's talk about … ,” Johnson continued in his impression before cutting himself off.

“Whatever, I'm not going to do the impression in front of you. I'm sorry. I didn't plan that,” he said, as Trump smiled and the crowd began to cheer.

“Imitation is the greatest form of flattery. We're never going to have a president like this again. God bless him. God bless the president,” Johnson added.

President Donald Trump on Sunday fired back at former President Barack Obama for comparing his White House ballroom renovation project to the Cheesecake Factory.

He defended the extensive renovations during a speech at an Iowa rally supporting Republican Senate candidate Ashley Hinson and Republican gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn.

“It's actually a good company … He shouldn't be disparaging it, actually,” Trump said.

Trump argued that the renovations were necessary to preserve the White House as a “symbol of America,” pointing to what he described as long-overdue improvements to the grounds and potentially hazardous conditions.

“The helicopters were landing in the mud for years and years. Dangerous, actually. And we built the most magnificent heliport you've ever seen. We're building things and we're fixing it,” Trump said.

“It can't have exterior moldings half-falling off. It can't have broken windows at the main entrance where the window has been broken for years. They can't have all these things, Barack.”

Trump later turned his criticism toward Obama's presidential center in Chicago, speculating that the library may have been backed by donors supporting Democratic Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed.

“Here's the guy that built one of the ugliest places I've ever seen in Chicago," he said.

“Nobody's saying who put up the money. You know, I believe it might have been very much the same people that are backing Mohamed. I call him Mohamed, not Abdul."

President Donald Trump dismissed concerns about China and Russia spying on the U.S., telling voters that American intelligence agencies are spying on them “even better.”

Trump made the remarks during a speech in Iowa supporting Republican Senate candidate Ashley Hinson and Republican gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn.

“We do hear what they say. We're quite good at that, actually,” Trump said.

“Somebody said, ‘China is spying on us, sir.’ I said, ‘Yeah, and we're spying on them, too. Don't worry about it.’”

“We're doing it to them also. But we do it even better,” Trump added.

The Squad is heading into the midterms with a record fundraising haul—and a list of groups it won’t take money from.

The Squad Victory Fund, a joint fundraising committee authorized by Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley and Rashida Tlaib, has raised $2.35 million so far in the 2025–2026 election cycle, its highest total to date, according to federal filings.

The committee’s disclosure bars contributions from the Fraternal Order of Police, corporations, federal lobbyists and fossil fuel interests. It does not explain why it excludes the nation’s largest police organization.

The fund gives the four lawmakers and four allied PACs a shared vehicle for collecting and distributing contributions. Donations are generally divided equally among the eight participants, though donors can designate money for a specific group.

President Donald Trump said he would welcome Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens into the Republican Party after she made an unexpected endorsement of Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers over fellow Democrat Abdul El-Sayed.

“I'd love to have her,” Trump said Sunday alongside House Speaker Mike Johnson on the way to an Iowa rally.

“That was a big move because nobody expected that. But it's a smart thing to do because El-Sayed would destroy our country. So I thought that was fantastic,” he added.

Trump also suggested Stevens could face threats following her announcement, while Johnson described the political climate as a “heightened threat environment.”

“It's a Muslim Brotherhood guy,” Trump said of El-Sayed. “Yeah, I'd say she's in danger. I think she's very brave doing it.”

Johnson also praised Stevens as “courageous” for speaking out.

“Haley is a good person. She's always been very thoughtful. She loves her state. She's served it as best she could, and she's speaking the truth,” Johnson said.

Voters arriving at the Lorain County Board of Elections in Ohio on Sunday reported unexpected crowds and long lines to cast their ballots early.

Brad Gilliam told Fox News he was surprised when rounding the corner and seeing the line, calling the turnout unexpected but important.

Eileen Biehl noted how "crazy" the lines were, wondering what turnout will look like on Election Day, while another Ohio voter described the large crowds as a good sign.

For Michael Burin, it marked his first time ever voting early.

Kitchen-table economic issues were top-of-mind for voters waiting in line. One voter highlighted immediate household strains, pointing to gas prices, families struggling to feed themselves, and negative impacts on the education system.

Burin voiced widespread frustration over the economy, stating that people are disappointed and feeling "really, really poor compared to where they were four years ago or two years ago."

Biehl similarly pointed to affordability, involvement in "the unofficial war that we're participating in," and a government displaying a "lack of attention to the dignity of each person."

Jackie Hock, whose husband is a combat veteran, said her primary motivation was ensuring her voice was heard to protect the liberties her husband fought for. Hock emphasized that regardless of political affiliation, voters simply want to ensure their families are taken care of during tough times and that freedom is preserved for future generations.

Biehl explained that the heavy turnout reflects deep convictions across the electorate, observing that voters are divided between those who "really want change" and others who want to "dig in on their stance" on key issues.

Fox News' Peter Cuddihy contributed to this post.

Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., on Sunday blasted Rep. Haley Stevens’ decision to cross party lines and endorse Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers, calling it a “ridiculous political stunt” and a betrayal of Democratic supporters.

Despite Steven’s unexpected backing, the congresswoman reminded voters that the Michigan Senate race between Abdul El-Sayed and Rogers is about more than partisan divisions, framing it as a fight against President Donald Trump.

“This race has never been about one person — it is about reining in Donald Trump, protecting our country from fascism, and delivering for the American people,” she said.

“Michiganders deserve a champion in the U.S. Senate, and that is exactly what Abdul El-Sayed will provide. Haley Steven’s choice to endorse Mike Rogers is a ridiculous political stunt and a despicable betrayal of all voters who want to protect our communities from Trump’s authoritarian destruction.”

Jayapal reaffirmed her support for El-Sayed, saying she had backed his candidacy since the early days of his campaign.

“I stand fully behind Abdul, as I have since the first days of his campaign. I encourage all Michiganders who want a vote to end the war in Iran, to provide universal healthcare, and lower costs for all Americans to reject this attempt at division, stay focused on the race at hand, and cast their ballots for Abdul this Election Day,” she said.

Democratic Rep. Nancy Pelosi on Sunday criticized Rep. Haley Stevens’ cross-party endorsement of Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers, calling it a danger to Michigan families’ healthcare and freedoms.

“Haley Stevens has chosen to dangerously betray Michigan families’ healthcare, freedoms and future with her horrific endorsement of Mike Rogers,” Pelosi said in a post on X.

Pelosi reaffirmed her support for Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, who defeated Stevens in the Michigan primary.

“@AbdulElSayed must win — because Michigan and our country deserve better,” she said. 

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Sunday slammed Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico as a “democratic socialist,” likening his political views to those of far-left Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

The Republican Senate candidate specifically accused his rival of supporting tax increases on workers’ wages and retirement benefits.

“He wants to tax your tips. He wants to tax your overtime, and he wants to tax your Social Security. That's who he is. And no matter how many commercials he runs lying about his record, James Talarico is, simply put, a democratic socialist just like AOC. And just like your mayor, Mamdani,” Paxton said. 

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on Sunday called Rep. Haley Stevens’ cross-party endorsement of Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers “a despicable betrayal” to the Democratic party.

Schumer reaffirmed Democrats’ support for Abdul El-Sayed, who defeated Stevens in the Democratic primary.

“Senate Democrats are united in our support for Abdul El-Sayed, because we know he will fight for the economic interests of working families in Michigan, unlike Mike Rogers, who is a tool of Donald Trump and billionaire donors,” Schumer said in a post on X.

Stevens’ endorsement marks a setback for Democrats’ broader efforts to secure a Senate majority, particularly after Schumer backed her during the Democratic primary.

Schumer announced his endorsement of Stevens in June during an interview with Punchbowl News. After Stevens lost the primary to Abdul El-Sayed, he quickly reaffirmed his support for the Democratic nominee.

While Stevens was the establishment-backed candidate with support from top Democrats, El-Sayed drew backing from progressive “Squad” Democrats, including Reps. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y.

A personal and political rift became public Sunday after former Rep. Susan Wild launched a scathing attack on former House roommate Haley Stevens for endorsing Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s high-stakes Senate race.

The duo entered Congress together in 2018 as co-presidents of their freshman class, lived together as roommates in 2023, and saw Stevens support Wild on the House floor following her partner's suicide.

"Both my adult kids know Haley well and are on a texting basis with her," Wild wrote in a statement on X. "We’ve socialized and we have good friends in common."

Noting they previously held differences on key policy matters — specifically regarding support for Israel and AIPAC — Wild said she kept those disagreements quiet because she believed Stevens' positive qualities outweighed them.

Wild characterized the endorsement as "appalling," labeling Rogers a "100% anti-choice politician" and a "Trump loyalist," while accusing him of demonstrating "Islamophobia" in his comments about Abdul El-Sayed.

"I’m shocked by Haley’s endorsement," Wild wrote. "I’m terribly sad and disappointed. I’m furious and will be more so if we lose the MI senate race. So many people in the Democratic Party have shown so much support to Haley over the years, and she has betrayed them all."

The critique turned personal, as Wild directly linked the decision to Stevens' personal life.

"If this is because of her new relationship (about which many of us were so happy for her after she lost the primary), all I can say is that any woman who abandons her friends when a new guy comes along is no friend at all," she added. "The fallout for Haley won’t just be in Dem politics; she will be a pariah among her friends in the Democratic caucus in Congress. Only she will be able to decide whether it was worth it."

Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., criticized Rep. Haley Stevens’ endorsement of Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers, arguing the race should stay focused on voters’ economic concerns.

In a post on X, Slotkin said anyone who makes an election “about themselves” should consider whether they are serving the greater good.

She argued Democrats must focus on winning control of the House and Senate and “saving the middle class.”

Slotkin called the Nov. 3 election “bigger than any one person,” framing it as a choice about the country’s values.

She closed by saying Michigan “elects fighters” and predicting voters would elect El-Sayed on Tuesday.

President Donald Trump on Sunday praised Michigan Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens for crossing party lines to endorse Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers.

Trump called the move brave and commended Stevens for doing “what few people are willing to say” after she lost the Democratic Senate primary to Abdul El-Sayed.

“Wow, this is BIG! Congresswoman Haley Stevens, a Highly Respected Democrat, who narrowly lost in the Primary to Abdul Mohamed El-Sayed, and who has been breathlessly wined and dined by the Dumocrats to help in their Michigan Campaign for the United States Senate against Mike Rogers, has just ENDORSED Mike Rogers for Senate!” Trump said in a post on Truth Social.

He also highlighted Stevens' broad appeal across Michigan communities, describing her support as a significant boost to Rogers' campaign.

“Her following is huge, and the level of respect from the People of Michigan, especially our African American and Jewish populations, is virtually unparalleled,” he said.

“She showed great and almost unprecedented loyalty to the Great People of Michigan with what she did. It’s a thing called bravery, and few people have it like just displayed by Congresswoman Haley Stevens!”

U.S. District Judge Sharon Gleason, who was nominated to the federal bench by former President Barack Obama, on Sunday dismissed the Trump administration’s lawsuit seeking to block Alaska from certifying Tuesday’s Senate results.

The Justice Department sought to preemptively put in place a challenge if votes for a candidate with the same name as Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, could have changed the outcome.

Democrat Mary Peltola is challenging Sullivan in a race that could help determine control of the Senate. Revelations this week accused her of having knowledge of a scheme to post a spoiler candidate under the guise of being a Republican.

Reuters contributed to this report.

Prominent Democrats and former Haley Stevens supporters condemned the Michigan congresswoman after she endorsed Republican Senate nominee Mike Rogers, calling the move a "betrayal" and urging voters to back Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed.

“Senate Democrats are united in our support for Abdul El-Sayed, because we know he will fight for the economic interests of working families in Michigan, unlike Mike Rogers, who is a tool of Donald Trump and billionaire donors," Schumer, a Jewish Democrat, said in a statement.

"We Democrats equally united in our total revulsion at the racist, Islamophobic, and over-the-top false attacks on Abdul by Republicans. These attacks are evidence of the total bankruptcy of the Republican Party today, who resort to ugly and un-American fearmongering because they have nothing to offer on the problems that concern people today.”

Neera Tanden, a former senior Biden administration official, called Stevens’ endorsement “the single most unproductive, selfish thing a Democratic candidate has done all cycle,” and said she hoped El-Sayed would win Tuesday.

"Standing with Mike Rogers is a betrayal of everything Haley Stevens has fought for her entire career," Tanden wrote Sunday on X amid the breaking news.

"It's also a betrayal of all of her supporters that believed in her. I hope @AbdulElSayed has a strong victory on Tuesday and that all Democrats and like-minded independents support vote for him."

Former Biden speechwriter Jon Favreau said he was “embarrassed to have supported” Stevens, pointing to her earlier criticism of Rogers.

"This is the single most unproductive, selfish thing a Democratic candidate has done all cycle and likely many cycles before that," he wrote.

"Having misjudged candidates in the past myself, I hope everyone who tried to recruit, support, and defend Haley can now admit what a mistake it was."

Andrew Bates, another former Biden aide, also weighed in on X, saying Stevens "has less than 0 respect for Michiganders and I'm embarassed to have supported her."

The endorsement drew a confrontation at a Stevens-Rogers appearance. A heckler wearing an El-Sayed pin shouted, “Haley is a traitor,” abruptly ending the gaggle.

Stevens and Rogers were escorted to their cars and departed.

Fox News' Chad Pergram contributed to this report.

A heckler wearing an Abdul El-Sayed pin shouted “Haley is a traitor” during an appearance by Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., and Republican Senate nominee Mike Rogers, abruptly ending the breaking news gaggle.

Stevens said El-Sayed had made clear “that I was not welcome in his campaign, that he didn’t need me there, that he didn’t want me there.”

Stevens and Rogers were escorted to their cars and have departed.

Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., said Sunday she is endorsing Republican Senate nominee Mike Rogers, saying Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed made clear she was not welcome on his campaign.

“My name is Haley Stevens, and I’m a proud Democrat, and I am endorsing Mike Rogers for the United States Senate," Stevens said. "I am one vote in this state. Michigan is a swing state, and I have a divided household.”

Stevens said she had endorsed El-Sayed after he defeated her in the Democratic primary, but claimed she was not invited to campaign events.

“Abdul made very clear that I was not welcome in his campaign, that he didn’t need me there, that he didn’t want me there. And at some point, you got to look at who’s standing for country.”

Stevens said her Senate vote would go to Rogers, citing what she described as concerns about hate and El-Sayed’s association with streamer Hasan Piker.

“My vote for Senate is going to be with Mike Rogers, and I will tell you why: Because we have to stand with country," she added. "We can’t stand with hate. We can’t stand with Hasan Piker.”

Rogers said he was honored to have Stevens’ support, framing the endorsement as a stand against antisemitism.

“This is more a statement about standing together against hate and the future of this state and this country than it is anything else.”

Stevens said her decision was personal and that she did not intend to sway the race, which she expects to be close.

Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso, R-Iowa, said President Donald Trump’s rallies are energizing Republicans and urged the party’s voters to cast ballots before polls close.

Barrasso is set to join Trump at a rally in Iowa on Sunday.

“The crowd is always very energized and they are huge crowds," Barrasso told "The Sunday Briefing." "And I think President Trump is doing a successful job getting Republicans out to vote and showcasing what we are seeing in terms of great Republican candidates who are common sense individuals.”

Barrasso also attacked Democrats over immigration, taxes, policing and other issues, making a series of claims about the party’s platform.

“For my Republican friends who are watching today, if you haven’t voted yet, it’s time to grab a friend, get to the polls and vote before the polls close.”

He alleged Democrats were trying to “steal” the Alaska Senate race, where Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, is seeking reelection, and accused Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., of backing a “fake Dan Sullivan.”

Democratic Governors Association Chair Andy Beshear said voters’ rising costs make this year’s governor’s races especially consequential, arguing that state leaders have a direct effect on residents’ daily lives.

“Who your governor is impacts your life more than just about any other office that’s out there," Beshear told MS Now on Sunday.

":And what we’re hearing is that it’s just too hard to get by right now. People are paying $4,500 extra this year for the same stuff they bought last year, and $800 more in gas for the amount of gas they bought last year. Their healthcare costs are going up and they are getting absolutely no relief from their federal government.”

Beshear, the Kentucky governor, also deflected questions about his own 2028 plans, saying he would focus on Election Day and then take a family vacation. He said the 2026 governor’s races could shape the next presidential contest.

“The map in ’28 is created by the governor’s race in ’26,” he said.

Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson argued he knows how to help Maine residents and create jobs as he made his case against Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, in an interview with MS NOW.

“Well, I’m sure Sen. Collins is going to say anything to keep her seat, but that’s absolutely incorrect," Jackson replied with asked about Collins’ record of bringing business to Maine. "I mean, it was me that brought a new process and facility to Aroostook County for potatoes. It was me who brought IDEX here to Westbrook.

"I mean, I’ve done bills to help with the paper industry. I’ve bills to help Bath Iron Works. I mean, these are all things that we did here in the state of Maine that Sen. Collins didn’t do. I know exactly how to govern. I know how to help people. I’ve been doing it for a long time in the Maine Legislature.

"I didn’t think I was gonna be running for this position, but look, it’s gotten so bad that we need somebody that’s gonna give our government back to us, because it isn’t working."

Jackson said he sees a “real opportunity” to improve people’s lives, arguing that voters want a government that works for them.

“People that want government to work, work for them, and they know that it isn’t," he added. "So that’s what I’m seeing, and you know that’s in my heart, just like a real opportunity to make lives better for people."

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is set to join Democratic Senate candidate Peggy Flanagan at a rally in Minnesota on Sunday afternoon, as she faces Republican Michele Tafoya in a closely watched race.

Flanagan supports Medicare for All, abolishing ICE and expanding the Supreme Court. She is also backed by Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash. If elected, the 49-year-old could become a leading progressive voice in the Senate.

Fox News' Bill Melugin contributed to this report.

Video and photos shared on X show Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., appearing with Republican Senate nominee Mike Rogers at Perfecting Church in Detroit on Sunday, as her party’s nominee, Abdul El-Sayed, faces a public rift over alleged antisemitism.

El-Sayed’s campaign asked Stevens to skip his events through Election Day to avoid distracting from the campaign’s central issues, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters. Stevens has called on El-Sayed to condemn an outside group’s ad that she says blames Israel for high grocery prices. El-Sayed has accused her of “relitigating” the primary.

“I understand that some folks are upset about that,” El-Sayed told reporters Saturday. “But I’m here trying to beat Mike Rogers.”

The church appearance follows a separate break with Stevens’ political circle: her fiancé, Jewish Democratic donor and Michigan lawyer Jason Turkish, said he plans to vote for Rogers. Turkish told reporters El-Sayed’s rhetoric made his community “less safe.”

Political scientist Matt Grossmann told Reuters that continued visible division within the party is “certainly unhelpful” to El-Sayed’s campaign.

Reuters contributed to this report.

The Fox News Power Rankings shifted Kansas’ Senate race from Lean Republican to a toss-up in the final days before the midterms, citing GOP spending and campaign activity that suggest Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan. may not have a clear advantage over Democratic challenger Adam Hamilton.

The forecast also moved Nebraska from Likely Republican to Lean Republican.

Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., remains favored, but a larger-than-expected swing against Republicans could give independent Dan Osborn a chance at an upset.

Senate control remains a toss-up, with seven battleground states most likely to decide the majority.

Democrats could reach 55 seats in a strong election night, while Republicans could retain control with as many as 52.

The FBI has begun contacting donors to Dan J. Sullivan, the Alaska Senate candidate who shares a name with Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan, as federal authorities investigate potential voter confusion ahead of Tuesday’s election.

Agents have visited donors in at least two Alaska communities and Massachusetts, including a boat dealership in Petersburg, where the candidate lives. One donor told The Associated Press he contributed $500 knowingly and did not feel misled.

The visits follow the Justice Department’s request to isolate certain Alaska ballots and confirmation from the US attorney in Alaska that the criminal investigation has been underway for months. Democratic nominee Mary Peltola has denied involvement in any effort to recruit the candidate, calling the allegations a smear campaign.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom warned federal judges Saturday that the Trump administration could seek search warrants to seize ballots or election materials before the state certifies its midterm results.

Newsom’s letter came as California battles the administration over demands for voter records tied to an investigation into alleged noncitizen voting. A federal appeals court rejected the administration’s request for the records Friday, while another federal judge ordered the Justice Department to stop threatening to prosecute state and local election officials who refuse to comply.

Newsom said any attempt to seize ballots would interfere with California’s “lawful counting of ballots and certifying the results.”

The administration has alleged that more than 20,000 noncitizens are registered to vote in California, though state officials and election experts have questioned the validity of the data.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul rallied with union members and labor leaders in Brooklyn on Sunday, urging them to knock on doors, contact voters and help turn out Democrats ahead of Tuesday’s election.

Hochul framed the race as a choice between her support for organized labor and Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman, whom she accused of being hostile to unions.

“They’re trying to destroy this movement from Washington, trying to get a stronghold here in New York state,” Hochul said. “But we are strong labor. We won’t let that happen.”

Hochul urged supporters to emphasize Democrats’ record on affordability, including free school meals, expanded child care and investments in higher education.

She also highlighted her administration’s $1.1 billion investment in SUNY Downstate Medical Center and promoted a state program offering free tuition, including books and fees, to New Yorkers seeking to return to college. Hochul said 16,000 people have enrolled during the program’s first year.

Republican Florida gubernatorial nominee Byron Donalds said Sunday that his campaign is focused on preserving the state’s conservative identity and creating opportunities for the next generation.

Speaking in The Villages, Donalds said Florida voters do not want the state to resemble Democratic-led states such as California, New York or Illinois.

“What we fight for is fighting for this Florida dream,” Donalds said, arguing that voters want their children to be able to build successful lives in the state.

Donalds also criticized Democratic opponent David Jolly as “the angriest Jolly I’ve ever seen” and predicted he would win Tuesday’s election.

President Donald Trump accused Democrats of orchestrating a voter confusion scheme in Alaska's closely watched Senate race Saturday night, calling the controversy surrounding two candidates named Dan Sullivan a "total Democrat con job."

Speaking to reporters at Mar-a-Lago's Halloween party, Trump blasted Daniel J. Sullivan, whose name closely resembles incumbent Republican Sen. Dan S. Sullivan.

"It's voter fraud at the highest level," Trump declared, alleging that the similarly named candidate had disappeared from public view.

"And he left the world, and nobody can find him now. So he knows he's guilty," Trump said.

The president accused Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer and Democrat election attorney Marc Elias of involvement in the controversy.

"That is a total Democrat con job," Trump said. "And I think they should be held criminally responsible."

The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit seeking to preserve and segregate ballots ranking Daniel J. Sullivan.

Trump also found time for some Halloween humor, joking that other partygoers had spent hours preparing their costumes while he had only 10 minutes.

"I came as Donald Trump," he quipped.

Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, torched Democratic rival Mary Peltola and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer Saturday night, accusing them of trying to steal his Senate seat through the explosive "Decoy Dan" ballot controversy.

"This is the ultimate in D.C. corruption," Sullivan told Fox News' "The Big Weekend Show," alleging that Democratic operatives recruited a candidate with a name very similar to his to confuse Alaska voters.

Sullivan pointed to text messages detailed in New York Times reporting, accusing Peltola's top aides of knowing about the scheme while she publicly denied involvement.

"Don't let Peltola and Schumer steal this election," he warned.

Pressed on whether he was calling Peltola a liar, Sullivan didn't mince words.

"I think that's an absolute lie to the Alaskan people," he declared.

"Guys, this is a scandal of the highest order," Sullivan added, accusing Schumer of trying to secure a Senate majority through Alaska.

Peltola has denied involvement. The Justice Department is pursuing federal court intervention over the ballot controversy, while Alaska officials are fighting the challenge.

Ohio Republican gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy sounded the alarm over socialism Saturday, warning voters that the Buckeye State could face the same political shift he says is gripping New York City.

"Look at your TVs. France is burning. You think that's across the continent? Across the ocean? Well, look at New York City. It's under socialist rule," Ramaswamy declared, referring to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, one of the most prominent democratic socialists in the country.

The Republican urged supporters to reject left-wing policies as Election Day approaches.

"You want that to come to Ohio? We are ready to protect our state. That is what this election is about," he said.

"This is about common sense over communism. This is about common sense over crazy."

With just three days remaining before Tuesday's midterms, Ramaswamy challenged voters to fight for their state's future.

"What are you willing to do to fight for your state, to fight for your country, to fight for your kids and your grandkids future in three days that we have left, it is in your hands," he said.

Alaska officials are asking a federal judge to dismiss the Justice Department’s lawsuit seeking to delay certification of the state’s Senate election if Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, loses to Democrat Mary Peltola.

The lawsuit centers on the presence of a second candidate named Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. on the ranked-choice ballot. The Trump administration argues the similarly named candidate could confuse voters and divert support from the incumbent.

Alaska’s Republican-led state government called the lawsuit “meritless” and said separating ballots cast for the second Sullivan would be impossible without violating voter privacy.

Peltola has denied involvement in recruiting the second candidate. The race could help determine control of the Senate.

House Speaker Mike Johnson predicted Republicans would pull off an upset in Tuesday’s midterm elections, arguing that polls underestimate GOP enthusiasm and that the party can overcome the historical tendency for the president’s party to lose seats in midterms.

Speaking at a Michigan rally for Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers, Johnson said Republicans would “defy history” and celebrate major victories on Election Night.

Johnson has traveled to dozens of congressional districts during the final weeks of the campaign as he works to protect the party’s narrow House majority.

The speaker acknowledged that close races will ultimately come down to turnout, while Democrats are seeking to capitalize on voter frustration with Trump and the economy.

President Donald Trump is scheduled to campaign in Iowa and Kansas on Sunday as he makes a final push to boost Republican turnout two days before Election Day.

Trump is expected to rally in Iowa before traveling to Kansas , where Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., is facing a competitive challenge from Democrat Adam Hamilton.

The president’s visits come as Republicans work to hold their majorities in Congress and defend Senate seats in states that have traditionally leaned heavily toward the GOP.

Trump has spent the final weeks of the campaign traveling mostly through states he won in 2024, urging supporters to treat the election as a referendum on his agenda. Republicans are counting on his popularity with the party’s base to overcome concerns about inflation, fuel prices and the war with Iran.