# News Today: Politics - Tennessee's Electoral Warning Signs

In this episode, Maxwell Slate examines a surprisingly competitive special election in Tennessee's 7th congressional district, where Republicans are fighting to maintain control in what should be safe territory. Despite Trump's previous 10-point victory margin, current polling shows the GOP candidate with just a narrow 2-point lead - part of a concerning pattern for Republicans as their expected advantages in stronghold districts continue to shrink.

The episode explores how economic concerns and underwhelming delivery on campaign promises are creating vulnerabilities for Trump even in formerly secure districts. Meanwhile, in Washington, a federal court disqualification of a Trump appointee adds to the administration's record-setting nomination withdrawal rate, while bipartisan congressional pushback emerges over military strikes on Venezuelan vessels.

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