TRUMP TALKS MIDTERM ISSUES , PRAISES FIRST LADY ON SECURING CEASEFIRE AFTER CASTING EARLY VOTE IN FLORIDA

What happened: President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump spoke with reporters at a West Palm Beach polling place after casting early ballots in the midterm election. Trump defended a campaign ad in Ohio's gubernatorial race and his push to block certification of Alaska's Senate race if Sen. Why it matters: Trump said he recommended the Alaska lawsuit to the DOJ, which he said agreed and went to court. He praised the first lady for brokering a ceasefire in Oleshky, saying she is "better than our professionals. Coverage: 4 outlets in 24h

Trump midterm remarks and praise for First Lady on securing ceasefire drive geopolitical relevance.

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