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The Trump Purge

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Former President Donald Trump has continued his quest to purge the Republican party of those who speak out against him… starting with those 10 Republicans in Congress who voted to impeach him back in January. In the latest episode of The Point, CNN’s Chris Cillizza talks about the latest retirement announcement, this time from Rep. Adam Kinzinger and the force behind a Trump endorsement.

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Adam Kinzinger, outspoken GOP Trump critic, won’t seek reelection for US House seat
https://www.cnn.com/2021/10/29/politics/adam-kinzinger-not-running-reelection-illinois-republican/index.html

Anthony Gonzalez is retiring. Here’s what has happened to the House Republicans who voted to impeach Trump.
https://www.cnn.com/2021/09/17/politics/house-republicans-impeachment-trump-anthony-gonzalez-retirement/index.html

Trump celebrates Gonzalez’s exit: ‘1 down, 9 to go!’
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/sep/17/trump-celebrates-gonzalezs-exit-1-down-9-go/

Donald Trump launches personal attack against Liz Cheney after she vows to never let him in the Oval Office again
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-05-12/liz-cheney-ejected-from-republican-party/100135680

Rep. John Katko banks $1.2M for 2022 election after record fundraising haul
https://www.syracuse.com/politics/2021/10/rep-john-katko-banks-12m-for-2022-election-after-record-fundraising-haul.html

Trump endorses Joe Kent, Republican challenger to Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, who voted for impeachment
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/trump-endorses-joe-kent-republican-challenger-to-rep-jaime-herrera-beutler-who-voted-for-impeachment/

Trump endorses Michigan primary challenger to U.S. Rep. Fred Upton
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2021/09/07/trump-endorses-michigan-primary-challenger-u-s-rep-upton/5757497001/

Newhouse Draws GOP Challengers After Impeachment Vote
https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/washington/articles/2021-04-29/newhouse-draws-gop-challengers-after-impeachment-vote

In Michigan, Pro-Impeachment Republicans Face Voters’ Wrath

Republican David Valadao voted to impeach Trump. Now he has a GOP challenger for 2022
https://www.fresnobee.com/news/local/article248775765.html

Kinzinger is on a mission to save the Republican Party. The question is whether the party wants saving
https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/09/politics/adam-kinzinger-illinois-voters/index.html

GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger calls Trump ‘one of the weakest men that I’ve ever seen’
https://theweek.com/donald-trump/1004829/gop-rep-adam-kinzinger-calls-trump-one-of-the-weakest-men-that-ive-ever-seen

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Producer: Moira Donohue
The Point Editor: Leigh Munsil
Video Editor: Kriston Lewis

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Suspect in deadly Poland shooting dies in hospital, police say

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The suspect in Saturday’s deadly mass shooting in Krakow that killed at least six people died in the hospital on Monday, police said.

“We are reporting that the perpetrator of the tragic events died in hospital early this morning,” the Polish Police said.

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2026 Election Results: Democrats Win Control of House and Senate. What You Need to Know – November 4

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James Longman has the latest on the 2026 midterm election results as Democrats take control of both the House and Senate, flipping Republican seats in states including Texas, Michigan, Kansas and South Carolina. Voters delivered a major setback to President Trump, with the economy, inflation, high gas and grocery prices, the rising cost of living and the war in Iran among the biggest issues driving the election. Plus, historic victories for James Talarico and Abdul El-Sayed, President Trump claiming Republicans would have won in a landslide if he had been on the ballot, what Democratic control of Congress means for his agenda, and a wave of historic firsts across the country, along with more election news you need to know today.

00:49: MI EL-SAYED WINS: Democrat Abdul El-Sayed becomes the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate, beating Republican Mike Rogers.
01:33: TX TALARICO BEATS PAXTON: Democrat James Talarico beat Republican Ken Paxton, flipping a Senate seat that had been Republican for decades.
02:22: MAINE COLLINS CONCEDES: Senator Susan Collins conceded to Democrat Troy Jackson.
02:41: HAMILTON FLIPS KS SEAT: Democrat Adam Hamilton defeated Republican Senator Roger Marshall, ending a 94-year streak of Republican victories in Senate races.
02:59: SC DARLINE GRAHAM LOSES: Democrat Annie Andrews beat Republican Darlene Graham, flipping a Senate seat that had been Republican for decades.
03:50: MS TOO CLOSE: The Senate race is too close to call in Mississippi, with Democrats easily winning the House majority.
04:08: JEFFRIES NEXT SPEAKER?: Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries is poised to become House speaker.
04:17: HOUSE OVERSIGHT CHAIR: “LAWYER UP”: Incoming Chairman Democrat Robert Garcia has already sent a warning to the Trump administration.
04:48: TRUMP REACTION: The president said Democrats have already called him, saying they want to “work” with him.
05:52: GOV. ABBOTT LOSES TX: Democrats flipped the governor’s office in Texas, with Gina Hinojos beating Republican Greg Abbott.
06:15: BYRON DONALDS WINS IN FL: Republican Congressman Byron Donalds will become the state’s first Black governor.
06:30: HISTORIC FIRSTS: The first-ever Black female governor, Keisha Lance Bottoms, won in Georgia; Chris Pappas became the first openly gay senator; and Deb Haaland became the first Indigenous governor in U.S. history.
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Scott Pelley fires back at CBS over ’60 Minutes’ exit

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Scott Pelley, veteran “60 Minutes” correspondent, is disputing CBS News’ characterization of his departure from the program. Pelley challenged comments made by CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss, adding to ongoing tensions at CBS News and its parent company, Paramount, following recent leadership changes and the departures of several top correspondents and producers. CNN’s chief media analyst Brian Stelter reports.

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Susie Wiles is exiting the White House with Stephen Miller set to replace her, President Trump says

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President Trump announced in a social media post that chief of staff Susie Wiles is out at the White House and his top aide Stephen Miller will replace her in the job.

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New reaction to White House shake-up as newly elected Democrats head to Washington

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President Trump blamed bad messaging for the GOP’s midterm losses amid a White House shake-up that saw Stephen Miller, the architect of Trump’s hard-line immigration policy, promoted to chief of staff.

ABC News’ Jon Karl reports.

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