10 Minute Drill

On a special episode of 10 Minute Drill, we take a look at the 2026 midterm election results and what they mean after a shocking election night.

We break down historic defeat Republicans took around the country, how so many got it wrong, and what the path forward looks like for Republicans and conservatives as the 2028 presidential primary begins in earnest.

Time stamps:

0:00 - Intro

0:36 - Silver lining: Florida’s firewall

3:29 - Ruby Red Losses

5:15 - What drove the vote

6:35 - Some consolation, historical context, and the road ahead

Election Day is here. We break down the final campaign rallies, four possible election night scenarios, and what the results could mean for Republicans and Democrats. Is 2026 shaping up to look like 2006, 2018, or something entirely different?

Plus, the fallout between Michigan Democrats Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens continues after Stevens broke with her party and endorsed Republican Mike Rogers. From the Democratic establishment's reaction to questions surrounding antisemitism in Michigan politics, we examine what this controversy reveals about the party's political coalition.

Also, President Trump delivers his closing message while JD Vance campaigns in Ohio, California's billionaire wealth tax (Proposition 40) loses majority support, and the Supreme Court takes up Colorado's universal preschool program and its implications for Catholic schools.

And finally, for today’s You Can’t Make It Up segment, we take a look at Abdul El-Sayed’s craziest answer yet on men in girls’ bathrooms.

All this and more as we preview Election Day 2026 and the political battles ahead.

0:00 - Intro

0:41 - Trump and Vance Final Rallies

1:25 - The Final 2026 Midterm Outlook

6:22 - Abdul El-Sayed vs. Haley Stevens

8:38 - The Fallout in Michigan

9:21 - SCOTUS Preview for Colorado

11:49 - Abdul’s Worst Answer EVER

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!