GOP clinches win in Tennessee

And DOJ considers seeking new Comey indictment, source says |

VIEW IN BROWSER MS NOW DAILY Understand today's news Wednesday, Dec. 03, 2025   THE LATEST 4 key takeaways from the Tennessee special election By Sydney Carruth 4 key takeaways from the Tennessee special election By Sydney Carruth Republican Matt Van Epps won Tuesday's special election for Tennessee's 7th congressional district. But his 9-point victory is too close for GOP comfort: Donald Trump carried the seat by 22 points in 2024, suggesting a swing to Democrats nationally that could be enough to sweep away GOP control of the House come 2026. Both parties poured millions into what should have been a sleepy special election to replace GOP Rep. Mark Green. But with Republicans clinging to a narrow House majority and Democrats riding momentum from November victories in New Jersey, Virginia and New York City, the contest became a high-stakes preview of next year's midterm battles. Polling ahead of Tuesday gave a clear edge to Van Epps, but suggested margins far narrower than the district's Republican makeup would suggest. And now that we have results, Democratic strategists are pointing to the outcome as evidence of momentum heading into 2026.   This is a preview of Sydney Carruth's latest article. Read the full article here. TOP STORIES JEFF MCCAUSLAND Pete Hegseth's 'Franklin the Turtle' meme is beneath the dignity of the U.S. military Hegseth's appalling social media post sends the worst possible message to the more than one million United States service members. Read more. ERIC GARCIA  Trump used a slur against Tim Walz. Many on the right didn't mind. Note how few others have criticized the president for invoking the word long used as a pejorative for people with disabilities. Read more. ERUM SALAM & AKAYLA GARDNER Afghan evacuee charged with murder in National Guard shooting The former CIA asset appeared by video from the hospital. He is accused of killing Spc. Sarah Beckstrom and wounding Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe. Read more. ERUM SALAM Sabrina Carpenter tells White House not to use her music for its 'inhumane agenda' The White House was quick to turn around and attack and disparage the "Espresso" singer. Read more. TOP VIDEOS ANA CABRERA REPORTS DOJ considers seeking new Comey indictment, source says WATCH NOW ALL IN 'He wanted me killed': Sen. Kelly rips Trump, Hegseth threats as boat strike scandal widens WATCH NOW CHRIS JANSING REPORTS Witkoff and Kushner meet with Putin in Moscow to discuss peace plan  WATCH NOW DEADLINE: WHITE HOUSE 'Bananas': Trump posts more than 150 times in late-night, bizarre social media rant WATCH NOW MORE FROM MS NOW Rachel Maddow tells the story of one of the most shocking decisions in American history in her new podcast, "Rachel Maddow Presents: Burn Order." The first two episodes are now available. In episode one, the bombshell discovery of a document ordered to be destroyed has the potential to expose the truth about the U.S. government's radical policy decisions at the outbreak of World War II. In episode two, hear how that policy came to be. Subscribe to MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free listening. This week on "The Best People," Nicolle Wallace speaks with the star of Netflix's "The Beast in Me," Claire Danes, to discuss her evolution as an actor, how she navigates live in the public eye, and the joy of raising children in New York City. Listen now and subscribe to MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts for early access, ad-free listening and bonus content.  229 West 43rd St. New York, NY 10036 PRIVACY | CONTACT | UNSUBSCRIBE