10 Minute Drill

Election eve on the 10 Minute Drill. Trump is back on the rally trail in Iowa and Kansas, and the Michigan Senate race has been turned upside down.

Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens shocked the political world by endorsing Republican Mike Rogers over Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed. Chuck Schumer called it a betrayal, Nancy Pelosi went from hedging on El-Sayed to blasting Stevens, and the El-Sayed campaign asked Stevens to stay away from its closing events, only for Jim Clyburn’s team to say she’s still invited. A former Michigan Democratic Party chair is urging voters to leave the race blank, and leaders of a liberal Jewish group are recommending a vote for Rogers or a write-in.

Plus, a former El-Sayed campaign staffer is among 12 people indicted in an alleged intimidation campaign targeting Jewish institutions, University of Michigan leaders and Detroit-area homes. In Alaska, the DOJ has reportedly issued more than 30 subpoenas in its investigation into how “Decoy Dan” Sullivan got on the ballot and whether there was any coordination with the Peltola campaign.

We wrap with what to watch as Election Day arrives.

In this episode:

Trump rallies in Iowa and Kansas

Haley Stevens endorses Mike Rogers

Fallout from Schumer, Pelosi, El-Sayed and Clyburn

Former El-Sayed staffer indicted

DOJ investigates “Decoy Dan” in Alaska

The week ahead

Time Stamps:

0:00 Intro

0:46 Trump Rallies in Iowa

1:30 Trump in Kansas

2:41 Haley Stevens Endorses Mike Rogers

8:28 Fallout: Schumer, Pelosi, El-Sayed & Clyburn

10:02 Former El-Sayed Staffer Indicted

11:01 DOJ Investigates “Decoy Dan” in Alaska

12:36 The Week Ahead

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President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance hit the campaign trail ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, campaigning for Republicans in key races across the country. Meanwhile, political controversies in Alaska, Michigan, California, and Maine are drawing attention as both parties prepare for the fight for Congress.

On this episode of the 10 Minute Drill, we cover Trump's campaign stop in South Carolina, Vance's visit to Texas, the latest developments in Alaska, and Senate Majority Leader John Thune's response. Plus, we examine questions surrounding Rep. Haley Stevens and her fiancé, California gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra's recent remarks, and allegations involving Maine Democrat Troy Jackson.

With control of Congress on the line in 2026, we break down the latest campaign developments, political controversies, and what they could mean for the midterm election landscape.

Subscribe to the 10 Minute Drill for daily political news, election analysis, and the latest on Donald Trump, JD Vance, congressional Republicans, and the 2026 midterm elections.

0:00 - Intro

0:39 - Trump Goes to South Carolina

1:30 - Mary Peltola & Alaska Senate Fallout

4:29 - Haley Steven’s Fiance Crosses Party Lines

7:07 - Javier Becerra’s Origins

8:21 - Troy Jackson Deceives Maine Voters

9:41 - Top Stories from the Past Week

President Donald Trump hits the campaign trail ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, rallying Republicans in key races across the country. From Texas to South Carolina, Florida, Kansas, and Iowa, Trump is making his case to voters as Republicans fight to hold the House and Senate.

On this episode of the 10 Minute Drill, we break down a bombshell report about Democrats’ alleged efforts to recruit a second Dan Sullivan for Alaska’s Senate race, raising questions about ranked-choice voting and potential voter confusion. We also examine Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s awkward barbershop campaign stop, his support for reparations, and his comments on data centers.

Plus, Brazil’s Lula victory could open the door to greater Chinese Communist Party influence over critical infrastructure, telecommunications, and data networks across the Western Hemisphere. We also answer a viewer question about Minnesota’s voter vouching system and take a look at Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s latest viral TikTok moment.

The 10 Minute Drill delivers sharp political analysis, campaign coverage, and commentary on the stories shaping American politics and the 2026 midterm elections.

0:00 - Intro

0:35 - Trump Takes On Texas

2:16 - Abdul Goes for an Awkward Haircut

5:52 - Brazil Gets Closer to the CCP

7:42 - The Fake Dan Sullivan Problem

10:11 - Viewer Mail

11:58 - The JB Shuffle!

President Donald Trump hits the campaign trail ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, rallying support for Republican candidates across Texas, Ohio, South Carolina, Florida, Kansas, and Iowa. With control of Congress at stake, we break down the key House races and the latest developments shaping the midterm elections.

On this episode of the 10 Minute Drill with Matt Whitlock, Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed faces scrutiny over an anti-Israel ad targeting Republican Mike Rogers. El-Sayed is distancing himself from the ad without personally condemning it, even as its rhetoric echoes his own campaign messaging.

Plus, it’s Waste Wednesday as a new report alleges waste, fraud, and misspending at nonprofit hospital systems across Texas. And Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz reportedly has advice for Democrats looking toward the future: pick Pete Buttigieg. We also break down the latest political drama surrounding Kamala Harris.

In this episode:

-Trump on the Stump: Trump’s campaign stops and his push to elect Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterms.

-House Lightning Round: Key congressional races and the fight for control of the House.

-Abdul’s Bad Ad: The controversy surrounding Abdul El-Sayed, an anti-Israel ad, and Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers.

-Waste Wednesday: Allegations of waste, fraud, and abuse at Texas nonprofit hospital systems.

-You Can’t Make It Up: Walz Picks Buttigieg: What Walz’s reported advice reveals about the Democratic Party’s future and the politics surrounding Kamala Harris.

Subscribe to 10 Minute Drill with Matt Whitlock for sharp analysis of Republican politics, Democratic Party news, the 2026 midterm elections, congressional races, campaign strategy, and the biggest stories in American politics.

0:00 - Intro

0:39 - Trump Travels for Midterms

1:53 - House Lightning Preview

6:09 - Abdul’s Bad Ad He Can’t Avoid

8:58 - Waste Wednesday: Texas Style

11:08 - Tim Walz Picks Pete Buttigieg

The 2026 midterms are just one week away, and the Senate map is coming into focus. Matt Whitlock breaks down the key races, his picks for Election Day, and the biggest political stories shaping the road to November.

Plus, Abdul El-Sayed faces questions about dual loyalty, Adam Hamilton tries to distance himself from Chuck Schumer while benefiting from spending by his allies, and California’s high-speed rail project becomes a case study in government waste and bureaucratic red tape.

Ro Khanna’s 2028 Agenda: Matt looks ahead to 2028 as Ro Khanna goes full Leeroy Jenkins, charging headfirst into the presidential conversation with a sweeping progressive agenda. From Medicare for All and a $25 minimum wage to free college, student loan forgiveness, and taxes on billionaires, Matt breaks down the policies Democrats could be forced to defend in the next presidential election.

0:00 - Intro

0:40 - The Senate Map: 1 Week Out

1:35 - Matt’s Senate Picks

6:52 - Abdul and His Dual Loyalty

9:27 - Adam Hamilton’s Schumer Money

10:34 - The Latest with California’s High Speed Grift

12:23 - Ro Khanna’s “Leeroy Jenkins” Moment for Democrats