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US Midterm Polls Begin Closing, Early Voters Break Records, More

Nov 3, 2026 · 5m

Summary

Bloomberg News Now covers the closing of midterm elections, highlighting key Senate races in Michigan, Texas, and Maine, alongside a ballot glitch in New York and a federal ruling allowing the Justice Department to threaten election officials. The segment also reports on strong early turnout among young and Black voters, Wall Street gains driven by AI chipmakers AMD and Super Micro, and President Trump’s agreement to cut $4 billion in U.S. aid to Israel.

Topics discussed

SpaceX hiring culture and Elon Musk's influence Midterm election overview and key races to watch Michigan Senate race: El Sayed vs. Mike Rogers Other key races and Westchester County ballot glitch Federal court ruling on DOJ election interference Early voting trends and cost of living concerns Record-breaking election ad spending Market recap: AI trade, yields, and gas prices AMD and Super Micro earnings driven by AI demand Trump cuts $4B in US aid to Israel NTSB investigation into Palm Beach Learjet crash SpaceX hiring culture and Elon Musk's influence (Repeat) Sponsor: Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business Amex Sponsor: Hex data analytics platform Sponsor: Cincinnati Insurance
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