5 Things That Could Derail Obama's Re-Election Bid

• Abbott downplays tight polls in Texas governor's race against Gina Hinojosa, takes new steps to stop data centers

  

• Super PAC spending increasing for both Paxton and Talarico in tight Texas Senate race, which is benefiting more?

  

• Sen. John Fetterman says it's "entirely possible" Democrats take back Senate, says "let's revisit after the midterm" on his plans

  

• Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 27, 2026

  

• Michigan House passes for stronger penalties on criminal sexual conduct

  

• The story behind the first CIA officers in Afghanistan after 9/11

  

• ICE wasted millions in rapid push to expand detention capacity, watchdog finds

  

• Chicago City Council pushes parking meter deal vote to next meeting