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Could New Hampshire Change the Midterm Calculus and Refugee Stories of Survival 5 Years after Afghanistan
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Primary season is almost over, but the races in New Hampshire could turn the tide for Democrats and Republicans in the fight for Senate control. For Republicans, it’s another test of President Donald Trump’s grip on the party, while Democrats' fight is between an establishment and a progressive candidate. NBC News chief data analyst Steve Kornacki breaks down those familiar midterm themes and explains how the calculus has changed for each party heading into the November election. Then, five years after the Taliban retook control of Afghanistan, Yasmin speaks to two young Afghan women about how they rebuilt their lives in the U.S. — and to NBC News' president of editorial, Rebecca…