Scott MacFarlane Reports

Day Ahead - 9/28/26

Scott MacFarlane previews the stories to look out for in the week ahead including the growing issue of utility costs as the weather turns colder.

Trump's Lavish Dinner with China's Leader Might Have Sent The Wrong Message

As the midterm map shifts further away from the president and his party, he turned his focus to welcoming China's leader for a lavish state dinner in a time of economic turmoil.

Fmr. Rep. Joe Walsh Has a Warning for Trump

This one-time Tea Party Republican tells Scott MacFarlane what Democrats should learn from the red wave he was part of in 2010.

Republicans Turn On Trump Over Iran War (w/ Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand)

The list of GOP candidates calling for an end to the president's war in the Middle East is growing with less than 40 days to go until the midterms.

Day Ahead - 9/25/26

Scott MacFarlane breaks down the numbers on the cost of living crisis experienced by many communities across the country.

40 Days Out From The Midterms (w/ Leader Hakeem Jeffries)

Scott MacFarlane reports from the Capitol on the final countdown to the elections in November.

Trump Loses It After Collapse in Florida

I'm reporting from inside the Capitol where it appears the redistricting scheme by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has backfired on the president and his party.

Day Ahead - 9/24/26

Trump gets the legal news he feared about his press ban

Scott MacFarlane reports from outside the courthouse in Washington where a federal judge is weighing in on the president's ban on CNN, MSNOW, and POLITICO at the White House.

Judge Blocks Trump's Latest Election Scheme

As the courts shut down the president's efforts to interfere with the midterms at every turn, Democrats prepare for all possibilities.

Day Ahead - 9/23/26

Scott MacFarlane delivers the news to come in the Day Ahead including a preview of the hearing this afternoon in the case against the president's press ban.

Shock Poll Sparks GOP Crisis in iowa

Scott MacFarlane reports on the stunning poll from Marist in the race for Senate and Governor in Iowa.

Day Ahead - 9/22/26

Scott MacFarlane lays out the news we're expecting to see today including new filings in the lawsuit surrounding Trump's press ban, a new plan from Maryland Gov. Wes Moore around AI, and much more.

Why Pete Hegseth is an "Absolute Clown" (w/ Rep. Pat Ryan)

I'm on the road in the Hudson Valley in New York's 18th Congressional District represented by Congressman Pat Ryan (D-NY) who discussed the disastrous tenure of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the fast-approaching midterm elections.

Trump gets polling news he feared in Texas

BREAKING: Thousands Protest Trump's Closure of the Kennedy Center (w/ Rep. Joyce Beatty)

I'm reporting from in front of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts where the president has sparked rumors of possible demolition amid a months-long court fight over putting his name on the facade of the iconic building.

GOP Leaves Town Ahead of Tough Midterm Fight (w/ DNC Chair Ken Martin)

The president's party historically fares poorly in the midterm elections, but polls show Republicans in a much deeper hole as a result of Trump's unpopular war with Iran and its impacts on the economy. Plus, DNC Chair Ken Martin joins to discuss the role of big money in campaign finance.

DNC Chair Ken Martin on Trump, The Midterms, and 2028

Here's my full, unedited interview with the chairman of the Democratic National Committee.

Trump Panics After Surprise from GOP Congresswoman Goes Viral

Republicans Face an Uphill Battle in Ohio and Across America, Polls Show