Alaska's Senate race faces claims of spoiler candidate. And, Hegseth ousts Army general

Final Days Of Midterm Campaigning, Alaska Senate Race Controversy, Iran War Plans Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today's top stories It is the final stretch before Election Day on Tuesday and candidates are making final campaign stops and delivering closing arguments. President Trump has been campaigning for at-risk Republicans, but he has abruptly switched to virtual rallies. A person walks past a voting sign at the East Point Library on Tuesday, the first day of early voting, in Atlanta. Megan Varner/Getty Images hide caption Megan Varner/Getty Images 🎧 Trump's tour to boost voter turnout has focused largely on competitive Republican-leaning states, NPR's Saige Miller tells Up First. He's hosting 19 telerallies alongside in-person events. The shift in strategy, plus polling data, suggests that Republicans may face challenges, at least in the House, Miller says. Trump knows he's a key motivator for his party, but his strategy could also backfire by energizing Democrats.🎧 Alaska's governor has ordered an investigation following a N...