Steve Kornacki on the next election that will provide midterm clues

West Virginia Attorney General John McCuskey has responded to the support of 130 congressional Democrats for trans athlete Becky Pepper-Jackson in a Supreme Court case concerning participation in women's sports. This case highlights the ongoing debate over the inclusion of transgender athletes in competitive sports.

Meghan King temporarily lost custody of her three children to ex-husband Jim Edmonds following a call from Child Protective Services (CPS) while Edmonds was at his home in Tennessee. The custody change comes amid ongoing investigations regarding the welfare of the children.

Democrats are eagerly entering the race to succeed retiring House Representative Jerry Nadler, who has represented a significant portion of Manhattan. The competition is expected to be fierce as various candidates vie for the Democratic nomination in New York's 12th Congressional District.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) expressed disagreement with President Trump's suggestion that Democratic lawmakers should face imprisonment or the death penalty for urging military personnel to resist unlawful orders. Thune condemned Trump's remarks, which followed a video from Democrats encouraging military members to disobey illegal commands.

A fire broke out at the COP30 climate summit, causing significant disruption to the event. The incident has raised concerns regarding safety measures at such high-profile gatherings.

Karoline Leavitt clarified that former President Trump does not advocate for executing Democrats, following his earlier social media post suggesting that their actions are 'punishable by DEATH.' This statement came after Trump criticized Democratic lawmakers for urging military personnel to disobey illegal orders, labeling their behavior as 'seditious.'

President Trump labeled Democrats as 'traitors' after they released a video urging military and intelligence personnel to 'refuse illegal orders.' This statement reflects Trump's ongoing tensions with Democratic lawmakers and raises concerns about the implications of such rhetoric on military conduct and civil-military relations.

Former President George W. Bush delivered remarks at the funeral for Dick Cheney, recalling his decision to select Cheney as his running mate. Bush praised Cheney's loyalty and dedication during their time in office together, reflecting on their friendship and Cheney's contributions to the nation.