Campaign · 10/9/2026

Midterm Debates Heat Up; Trump’s Ambassador Faces Donor Allegation

Inflation tops voters’ concerns as key candidates debate and Trump’s ambassador to Greece faces scrutiny over a donor’s allegation.

Why it matters

The report brings voter priorities and scrutiny of a Trump appointee into focus as the midterm elections approach.

★Fierce debates took place Thursday night in three critical races.
★An NBC News poll ranked inflation and living costs first among voter concerns, followed by government corruption.
★A major Trump donor alleged Kimberly Guilfoyle asked him to pay her American Express bill.