The Diane Rehm Show

President Obama declares the end of formal combat in Iraq and turns his attention to the economy; a report that illegal immigration in the U.S. has sharply declined; and, as the midterms approach, a poll shows voters prefer Republicans...

A state by state look at how the country voted, what exits polls tell us about voter decisions, and what the next Congress will look like.

A look at the states still in play in the race for the presidency, how the electoral map has changed, and what to watch for in the swing states.

Four weeks before Election Day, John McCain and Barack Obama meet in Nashville for their only town-hall debate. How they respond to direct questioning from undecided voters and what may make a difference at the polls.