TODAY News, October 8: Some GOP Candidates Distancing from President Trump Amid Midterm Blitz | Christa Pike’s Legal Team Fighting to Preserve Evidence | U.S.S. Lincoln Returning to Port in San Diego

With less than four weeks until the midterm elections, several Republican candidates and incumbents are disagreeing with President Trump on key issues. Also, we’re learning more about death row inmate Christa Pike’s condition and her legal teams fight for evidence after her failed execution last week. Plus, thousands aboard the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln are set to return to San Diego after more than 300 days at sea. And, home heating costs are on the rise as temperatures drop across the country, we’re giving you tips on how to save some cash.