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September 26, 2026; 5pm: On today’s episode of PoliticsNation, host Reverend Al Sharpton examines the Trump administration’s return to domestic politics following a three-day state visit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

As President Trump takes a break for college football in Knoxville, the focus turns to the 2026 midterm elections, with Republicans facing a critical battle for control of Congress.

Reverend Sharpton examines the latest political landscape, Trump’s approval numbers, and the stakes for Democrats and Republicans with the midterms approaching.