Why Meghan King temporarily lost custody of her 3 kids to ex-husband Jim Edmonds

NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki discusses a special election in a strongly Republican congressional district in Tennessee, which may provide unexpected opportunities for Democrats. This election is viewed as a potential indicator for the upcoming midterm elections.

Meghan King, a former star of 'Real Housewives of Orange County', has lost custody of her three children to her ex-husband Jim Edmonds. Following an investigation by Child Protective Services, she has been granted supervised visitation rights.

Aftyn Behn is campaigning to flip Tennessee's 7th congressional district blue for the first time since 1983, focusing on cost of living issues. Republicans have held the seat for four decades, winning by a significant margin in the last election. However, recent polls indicate a narrowing lead for the GOP, prompting Behn to build a 'coalition of the pissed off' to challenge the status quo.

Meghan King, a former star of 'Real Housewives of Orange County', has reportedly lost custody of her three children to her ex-husband Jim Edmonds. The couple shares a daughter named Aspen and twin sons, Hayes and Hart. This development follows ongoing custody disputes between the former couple.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris returned to the campaign trail for the first time since her 2024 election loss, supporting Tennessee congressional candidate Aftyn Behn in a predominantly Republican district. Harris's appearance marks a significant moment as she rallies support for Behn ahead of a crucial special election.

Andrew Paul Johnson, a 44-year-old man who participated in the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol and was later pardoned by Donald Trump, has been arrested in Florida on multiple charges of child sexual abuse. Johnson, who pleaded not guilty, was taken into custody in Tennessee in August before being extradited to Florida to face the charges.

MAGA Inc., aligned with former President Trump, has initiated a significant advertising campaign supporting Matt Van Epps in the special election for Tennessee's 7th Congressional District. This election is crucial as Van Epps faces Democrat Aftyn Behn, with both parties vying for a pivotal House seat.

President Trump's attempts to deploy National Guard troops to U.S. cities have faced significant legal challenges, with a recent ruling in Tennessee blocking his plans. The court's decision reflects ongoing debates about the appropriateness of using National Guard resources for domestic law enforcement.