What does Minnesota’s open Senate seat imply for the 2026 midterms?

Democratic Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota introduced Thursday she won’t run for reelection in 2026. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall joins "America Decides" to debate what Smith’s retirement means for the Senate map within the midterms.

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