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Democrats have won control of BOTH the House and Senate in the 2026 midterm elections. So, what does that mean for President Donald Trump, Congress, and the next two years?

In today's episode, we're breaking down the election results, including the seven Republican-held Senate seats Democrats flipped, victories in states like Texas, Kansas, and South Carolina, and the still-uncalled Senate races in Alaska and Mississippi. We explain Alaska's ranked-choice voting system, the results of the House elections, and the governor's races in states like Texas, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, and Tennessee.

We're also covering the ballot measures voters decided on, including abortion rights amendments in Virginia, Missouri, Idaho, and Nevada; voter ID requirements; Florida's property tax amendment; and California's proposed billionaire tax. Plus, we'll go through some of the historical firsts from Tuesday's election.

Then, we'll look at how President Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Democratic congressional leaders responded to the results before answering YOUR election questions.

What can Democrats actually accomplish with control of Congress and a Republican president? How do presidential vetoes and the Senate filibuster work? Could another impeachment lead to Trump's removal from office? Does the economy perform better under divided government? How can news networks call elections when barely any votes have been counted? And what could these results mean for state laws and individual rights?

We're covering all of that and more in this special 2026 midterm election recap, breaking down what happened, what's still unresolved, and what comes next.

Episode Breakdown:

1. Senate Election Results (1:06)

2. House Election Results (12:37)

3. Gubernatorial Election Results (~19:32)

4. Ballot Measure Results (~23:10)

5. Reactions from Trump, Vance, Schumer, and Jeffries (~32:48)

6. Q&A: Answering YOUR Questions (~40:48)

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A Learjet 60 carrying nine people crashed in Palm Beach County, Florida. We break down the ATC audio, what the crash video shows, and how aircraft icing can affect a plane. We also address two rumors spreading online: that the aircraft was shot down, and that what people saw falling from the sky wasn’t a plane at all, but a missile.

Then, Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens makes a last-minute break from her own party and endorses Republican Mike Rogers over Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s closely watched Senate race. We walk through the full timeline, the Rebellion PAC ad, the church appearance that never happened, her Sunday morning endorsement of Rogers, and her interview with CNN’s Anderson Cooper.

Plus: a federal judge dismisses the DOJ’s lawsuit seeking to delay certification of Alaska’s Senate race involving Dan Sullivan and Daniel J. Sullivan; Sen. Chris Murphy is hospitalized after suffering a stroke; North Korea is accused of carrying out the $6.3 billion Binance hack; an ICE agent is indicted in Texas; Washington, D.C., and Virginia sue over President Trump’s proposed triumphal arch; and a judge opens an investigation into government representations about Trump’s D.C. golf-course renovation.

Get the facts, without the spin. UNBIASED offers a clear, impartial recap of US news, including politics, elections, legal news, and more. Hosted by lawyer Jordan Berman, each episode provides a recap of current political events plus breakdowns of complex concepts—like constitutional rights, recent Supreme Court rulings, and new legislation—in an easy-to-understand way. No personal opinions, just the facts you need to stay informed on the daily news that matters. If you miss how journalism used to be, you're in the right place.

1. What We Know About the Learjet Crash in Florida (0:52)

2. Judge Dismisses DOJ's Lawsuit Asking Court to Step into Senate race in Alaska (12:52)

3. Michigan Democrat Haley Stevens Endorses Republican Mike Rodgers, Drops El-Sayed Endorsement (~22:48)

4. Quick Hitters (~35:13)

5. Critical Thinking Segment (~39:16)

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Today, we’re breaking down the Pentagon’s new FORTRESS initiative and its reported plan for major U.S. military bases to eventually sustain essential operations for up to 90 days without relying on the civilian power grid, water, fuel or communications.

Then, we’re covering the latest developments in Alaska’s Senate race after new reporting about efforts to recruit a second candidate named Dan Sullivan, including the ongoing DOJ criminal investigation, Alaska’s new state investigation and the federal lawsuit over election certification.

We’re also unpacking the new House Judiciary Democrats’ report involving Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, including Beatrice Keul’s new rape allegation and what the evidence does (and doesn't) establish.

And in Rumor Has It: Is Minnesota taxpayer money going to an organization that distributes “booty bumping kits”? And is the Trump administration really sending $500 Obamacare refund checks?

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In today's episode:

What We Know About the Pentagon's FORTRESS Initiative/Doomsday Prep (0:14)

NY Times Reports Democrats Are Behind Dan Sullivan's Campaign in Alaska (11:49)

House Judiciary Democrats Release Report with New Rape Allegations Against Trump, Call for Investigation (~31:13)

Quick Hitters (~43:55)

Rumor Has It (~49:38)

Jordan's Research Tips Ahead of Midterms (~53:08)

Critical Thinking Segment (~58:19)

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The Justice Department is suing over Alaska’s U.S. Senate race, but what is it really asking the court to do if Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan loses? We break down the two Dan Sullivans on the ballot, Alaska’s ranked-choice voting system, the fight over election certification, and the legal argument DOJ is making.

Plus, we take a deeper look at the protests in France: how they started, how radical-left groups became involved, why Palestinian flags are showing up, and more. And Elon Musk acknowledges SpaceX restricted part of Ukraine’s Starlink access and accuses Ukraine of violating Starlink’s terms while questions remain about who restricted Starshield.

1. DOJ Sues Over U.S. Senate Race in Alaska (0:36)

2. European Protests Explained (~22:52)

3. Elon Musk Acknowledges Starlink Slowdown in Ukraine (~42:17)

4. Quick Hitters (~47:05)

5. Critical Thinking Segment (~52:53)

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President Trump and Vice President JD Vance have launched a new $25 million Fraud Whistleblower Incentive Program — or WHIP — that will pay people whose tips help lead to federal fraud charges. We break down who qualifies, what types of fraud are covered, when whistleblowers actually get paid, and why Trump’s description of a 1% commission and potentially million-dollar rewards doesn’t currently match the Justice Department’s written rules.

Plus: an update in the Cornell Jane Doe lawsuit after Orazio Petito was dropped from the case because he was mistakenly identified as Chi Phi’s president at the time of the alleged assault, and a new dispute involving Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff.

And in Quick Hitters: Vivek Ramaswamy’s controversial Amy Acton ad, the Pentagon’s Active Denial System “heat ray,” Ilhan Omar’s home raid, Meta’s $25 billion New Mexico penalty, Virginia Sen. Louise Lucas’ indictment and more.

1. Cornell Updates: Man Dropped From Lawsuit After Being Misidentified, Jane Doe Sends Letter That Cornell Administration Disputes (1:40)

2. President Trump and VP Vance Launch Anti-Fraud Whistleblower Program. Here's How It Works. (6:58)

3. Quick Hitters (14:45)

4. Critical Thinking Segment (~36:13)

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