Trump's election meddling kicks into gear as the midterms loom

About this episode

The episode discusses Donald Trump's election meddling, a deadly ICE shooting, and wildfire smoke affecting air quality, featuring various guests.

Donald Trump's election meddling is kicking into full gear as he threatens states over voter roll access. Plus, the latest on a deadly ICE shooting in Maine and the reasons behind the wildfire smoke impacting air quality across the country. Professor of election law at Ohio State Ned Foley, Democratic nominee for Congress for NY-10 Brad Lander, MS NOW political analyst Basil Smikle, and Puck News contributor Abby Livingston join guest host Catherine Rampell on The 11th Hour With Ali Velshi.

People in this episode

Host: Catherine Rampell

Guests: Ned Foley, Brad Lander, Basil Smikle, Abby Livingston

Topics covered

• election meddling
• voter access
• ICE shooting
• wildfire smoke
• air quality
• midterms

Keywords

• Trump
• election meddling
• voter access
• ICE shooting
• wildfire smoke
• air quality
• midterms

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ohio State, MS NOW, Puck News

More episodes of The 11th Hour with Ali Velshi

• Trump escalates war with Iran after U.S. troops killed · July 21, 2026 · 41 min
• Trump revives the big lie in "nothingburger" primetime speech · July 17, 2026 · 42 min
• Trump plans primetime address on election security claims · July 16, 2026 · 43 min
• Todd Blanche faces confirmation hearing in the Senate · July 15, 2026 · 43 min
• Lindsey Graham's death shakes Senate ahead of midterms · July 14, 2026 · 42 min
• FBI Director Kash Patel called to the White House · July 11, 2026 · 42 min