Ramaswamy says ad featuring Acton’s mother had nothing to do with allegations of sexual abuse
Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is defending the ad featuring his opponent Amy Acton’s estranged mother despite backlash from both parties. NBC News’ Priscilla Thompson explains.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:50:26 GMT

Focus group: Supporters of losing primary candidates in Michigan & Texas weigh general election vote
Syracuse University’s Margaret Talev talks to a group of voters whose candidates lost primary races in Michigan and Texas. The focus groups were produced by Syracuse University and the research firms Engagious and Sago, observed by NBC News.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:36:32 GMT

Trump administration cancels some Canada tariffs amid close midterm races
Sen. Susan Collins, who’s in a tough re-election fight, said she secured from the Trump administration tariff exemptions on some agricultural and forestry items.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:48:44 GMT

How Starlink slowdown hit Ukraine’s front line soldiers pushing Russia back
The drone unit he leads has been helping push back Russian troops on the front lines in southeastern Ukraine.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:18:46 GMT

Israel orders full West Bank 'lockdown' after deadly shooting attack
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the Israel Defense Forces to impose a closure of the city of Hebron and also told them to prepare for a "full lockdown" of the occupied West Bank. NBC News' Matt Bradley reports the latest on the situation. 
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:05:31 GMT