Minnesota Senate Race Surprise, Russell Brand Trial Begins, Roller Coaster Death: AM Update 10/14
October 14, 2026
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5 min readMinnesota Senate Race Surprise, Russell Brand Trial Begins, Roller Coaster Death
The AM update on October 14, 2026 covers a surprisingly tight Senate race in Minnesota, the start of Russell Brand's sexual assault trial, Greta Thunberg's latest activist turn, and a deadly roller coaster accident at Six Flags—each with its own distinct stakes and developments.
Minnesota Senate Race Tightens
A Senate race receiving relatively little national attention is showing surprisingly close numbers in Minnesota, a state that has not elected a Republican to the U.S. Senate since 2002. The matchup pits Democrat Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan against Republican former sports broadcaster Michelle Tafoya. The Real Clear Politics polling average shows Flanagan leading by just over two points, 45.3% to 43.1%.
A new Minnesota Star Tribune and KARE 11 poll finds Flanagan leading by four points, but Fox News anchor Bill Hemmer broke down the more revealing numbers: "Flanagan right now among Democrats is at 90%. Tafoya from Republicans is at 97%. ... See that last line independents? What is going on in Minnesota? You got 32 at Flanagan, 38 at Tafoya, 29% clear. Almost one-third of the voters in Minnesota are still undecided as they say they are independents looking at this race three weeks from today."
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What you'll learn
- 1 (00:32) **Show Open & Headlines** - Megyn Kelly introduces the AM Update for Wednesday, October 14, 2026, previewing the top stories: a surprisingly close Minnesota Senate race, the start of Russell Brand's trial, and a deadly roller coaster accident at Six Flags.
- 2 (02:30) **Minnesota Senate Race: Flanagan vs. Tafoya** - New polling reveals a dead heat between Democrat Peggy Flanagan and Republican Michelle Tafoya in a state that hasn't elected a GOP Senator since 2002.
- 3 (04:06) **Minnesota Senate Race: Contrasts and Dynamics** - The Senate race is much closer than the gubernatorial race, with national Republicans holding back resources while Tafoya focuses on a massive welfare fraud scandal.
- 4 (06:14) **Tafoya's Strategy and Trump's Endorsement** - Tafoya runs a centrist ad appealing to independents, but gives a tepid response to President Trump's endorsement at a rally in Ohio.
- 5 (08:16) **Russell Brand Trial: Opening Statements Begin** - Opening statements are set to begin in London for the rape and sexual assault trial of British comedian Russell Brand, who faces seven charges involving six women.
- 6 (10:06) **Russell Brand Trial: Context and Background** - The trial follows a 2023 joint investigation by British media outlets and a subsequent police investigation, with the judge warning the jury to ignore prior media coverage.
- 7 (13:02) **Greta Thunberg Joins French Student Protests** - Climate activist Greta Thunberg appears at a high school protest in Paris, joining demonstrations over teacher shortages and overcrowded classrooms, even as the movement shows signs of losing momentum.
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New polling shows a surprisingly close Minnesota U.S. Senate race between Democrat Peggy Flanagan and Republican Michele Tafoya, with independent voters potentially playing a decisive role. Opening statements begin in Russell Brand's rape and sexual assault trial in London, where the actor and host faces seven criminal charges involving six women and maintains his innocence. Greta Thunberg finds a new movement to take on as she joins student protests in France over education funding and school conditions, as nationwide demonstrations show signs of losing momentum. Authorities identify the man killed after being ejected from a rollercoaster at Six Flags Over Georgia, prompting investigations and precautionary ride closures at other Six Flags parks.
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