What voters are most concerned about heading into midterms and Jack Smith faces Senate GOP on Trump Jan. 6 probe: Morning Rundown

Key Points:

• NBC News reporters conducted a six-day road trip through competitive congressional districts to gauge voter concerns ahead of the midterm elections, highlighting frustrations over the economy, foreign wars, and fears about AI automation.
• The attorney for a former Cornell student alleges failures by law enforcement and the university in handling her 2024 sexual assault claims involving the Chi Phi fraternity, prompting a reopened investigation by the Tompkins County District Attorney.
• Former special counsel Jack Smith is set to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding his investigation into Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election, amid GOP scrutiny and a separate DOJ probe into past federal law enforcement actions.
• Tennessee plans to execute Christa Pike, the state's first female execution in over 200 years, for a 1995 murder tied to an occult-related attack; Pike’s legal team has sought clemency citing PTSD from childhood abuse.
• Lawmakers are opposing the planned closure of a National Archives facility in the San Francisco Bay Area that holds important historical records related to Asian American history, arguing that local access to these documents is vital for the community.