10 Minute Drill

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

Republicans have room to close the deal. A new CBS News poll shows Democrats leading among voters who say they’ll definitely vote. Republicans lead among those who say they’ll probably or maybe vote. With days to go until the 2026 midterms, turnout is everything.

In today’s Monday Rundown, we cover:

Abdul El-Sayed’s disastrous Fox News interview with Bret Baier, including the Muslim Brotherhood questions and his “sucks for them” moment

Barack Obama campaigning in Michigan and Cleveland, and why he can’t save El-Sayed

Haley Stevens throwing shade at the El-Sayed campaign on CNN’s State of the Union

New numbers showing El-Sayed struggling with Black voters

Nicki Minaj rallying for Republicans in Michigan, plus Trump’s Michigan push

Wisconsin Democrats embroiled in an alleged pay-to-play scandal, after an insider claims David Crowley cut a lucrative deal to drop out of the governor’s race

Time Stamps:

0:00 Intro

0:37 CBS Poll: Republicans have room to close the deal

1:35 Obama in Michigan and Ohio

1:48 Why Obama can’t save El-Sayed

3:49 Abdul El-Sayed implodes with Bret Baier

7:59 Haley Stevens shades El-Sayed on CNN

9:43 Nicki Minaj rallies for Republicans in Michigan

10:59 Wisconsin Dems’ David Crowley pay-to-play scandal

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The 2026 midterm elections are heating up as Senate races in Kansas and Texas draw attention, Democratic candidates face tough questions, and political controversies dominate the headlines. On today’s 10 Minute Drill with Matt Whitlock, we break down the latest election news, campaign debates, and political developments shaping the battle for control of Congress.

We examine Abdul El-Sayed’s debate performance in Michigan, including questions about terrorism, healthcare, and scrutiny surrounding his views and alleged ties to the Muslim Brotherhood. Plus, Virginia State Sen. Louise Lucas faces federal charges related to an alleged marijuana distribution enterprise, raising new questions about the investigation and its political implications.

We also discuss why the Kansas Senate race is attracting national attention, the latest developments in the Texas Senate race, and the issues shaping the 2026 midterm elections. Other topics include Rep. Ilhan Omar’s response to questions about allegations surrounding her marriage, Kamala Harris’s latest campaign appearance, and why some Americans who moved to Europe after Donald Trump’s election victory now regret leaving the United States.

Plus, we explore how phonics-based literacy programs could help break the cycle of poverty and examine the latest political news from across the country.

Subscribe to 10 Minute Drill with Matt Whitlock for daily political analysis, Republican and Democratic campaign news, Senate election updates, and in-depth coverage of the 2026 midterm elections.

0:00 - Intro

0:40 - Texas Senate Polling Movement

1:26 - Abdul’s Failed Debate Moments

5:23 - Louise Lucas Arrested on Corruption

6:56 - Kansas Debate Highlights

9:17 - Did Ilhan Marry her Brother?!?!

10:23 - Europe Isn’t What It Seems

13:30 - Kamala Harris Debuts a New Voice

Fake political polls, the 2026 Senate races, and the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine war lead today’s 10 Minute Drill with Matt Whitlock.

We examine Trump envoy Steve Witkoff’s decision to call Vladimir Putin a “humanitarian” and how his remarks risk giving Russia a propaganda victory. Plus, the Wedgewood Polls scandal raises questions about fabricated political polling, while Democratic Senate candidates Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan and Peggy Flanagan in Minnesota face growing scrutiny ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

On today’s show:

-Russia-Ukraine War: Volodymyr Zelenskyy signals openness to freezing current front lines as Steve Witkoff praises Putin. Plus, Russia arrests another journalist, renewing concerns about press freedom under the Kremlin.

-Fake Polling Scandal: How did Wedgewood Polls, a fabricated polling firm, gain credibility? We examine questionable Senate polls, Decision Desk’s removal of 17 polls from its averages, and the potential impact of unreliable polling on the 2026 midterm elections.

-Abdul El-Sayed’s Senate Campaign: Michigan’s Democratic Senate candidate faces questions about questionable polling, a controversial interaction with a press handler, and potential weaknesses among key voter groups.

-Peggy Flanagan’s Senate Race: Minnesota’s Democratic Senate nominee faces scrutiny over her academic record as the Cook Political Report shifts the state’s Senate race toward Republicans.

-Where’s Troy? We wrap up with the latest political moments making headlines.

Subscribe to 10 Minute Drill with Matt Whitlock for sharp political analysis, Republican perspective, breaking political news, and daily commentary on the issues shaping the 2026 midterm elections.

0:00 - Intro

0:35 - The Latest with Russia and Ukraine

3:15 - Fake Pollsters Outed

5:09 - The Results of Fake Polls

7:12 - Abdul Continues to Flub Easy Questions

10:49 - Peggy Flunks Her Latest Test

13:28 - Troy Jackson Stands Up Women