Crucial KS Senate Race, Elon's $366M Midterm Spree, Trump Weighs Firing Guilfoyle: AM Update 10/13

October 13, 2026

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In a midterm cycle that has already seen several surprise developments, the Kansas Senate race has suddenly become competitive for the first time in nearly a century, Elon Musk has quietly become the largest known donor in the country despite taking a backseat on the campaign trail, and President Trump has confirmed he is weighing whether to fire his ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, amid a cascade of new misconduct allegations. The October 13 episode of The Megyn Kelly Show covered all three of these major stories, along with a brief update on Sean "Diddy" Combs being rushed from prison to a hospital for a head injury.

Kansas Senate Race Suddenly Competitive

Democrats are making a major investment in Kansas, where incumbent Republican Senator Roger Marshall is locked in a tight contest against Democrat Adam Hamilton. According to CNN, Senate Majority PAC has committed $5 million to the race, while Republicans are spending nearly $10 million to defend Marshall's seat. The spending follows a New York Times poll showing Marshall and Hamilton tied at 45% among likely voters. The prediction market Calchey gives Marshall a 61% chance of winning, but that is down from over 80% just two months ago. The Cook Political Report has moved the race from "Lean Republican" to "Toss-up."

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What you'll learn

1 (00:51) **Kansas Senate Race Tightens** - New polling shows Republican Senator Roger Marshall locked in a tight race against Democrat Adam Hamilton, a race that hasn't been competitive for Democrats since 1932.
2 (06:10) **Kansas Political Reporter Explains the Shift** - Tim Carpenter of the Kansas Reflector describes how national issues like tariffs and fuel prices, along with incumbent Roger Marshall's loyalty to Trump, are hurting him in rural Kansas.
3 (08:52) **Elon Musk's $366M Midterm Spending Spree** - Despite a less visible role, Elon Musk has poured over $366 million into Republican efforts this cycle, making him the largest known donor in the midterms.
4 (10:39) **Texas is Musk's Primary Focus** - The New York Times reports Musk is concentrating his spending on his adopted home state, particularly the Senate race between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico.
5 (13:39) **Diddy Rushed to Hospital** - Sean "Diddy" Combs was taken from federal lockup by ambulance over the weekend for a non-life-threatening head injury, returning before sunrise.
6 (14:42) **Trump Weighs Firing Ambassador Guilfoyle** - President Trump confirms he is "not happy" and is considering firing U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle as new allegations of misconduct emerge.

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Guests on this episode

Megyn Kelly Mark Halperin

Show Notes

Democrats pour millions into Kansas as new polling shows Republican Senator Roger Marshall locked in a tight race against Democrat Adam Hamilton, raising the possibility of a historic upset - Kansas Reflector politics reporter Tim Carpenter weighs in. Elon Musk emerges as the largest known donor of the 2026 midterms, contributing more than $366 million to Republican political efforts while focusing significant resources on the Texas Senate race. Sean “Diddy” Combs is transported from federal prison to a hospital following a reported head injury. President Trump confirms his administration is considering firing US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle amid mounting allegations involving her financial dealings, luxury travel, and treatment of embassy employees.

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