The Five discusses New York Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s latest remarks, divisions within the Democratic Party and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ leadership ahead of the midterm elections.

FFox News2026-10-28 21:38

Former Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Richard Clarida expects the Fed to raise rates in December and possibly again in March.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-28 21:34

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh held a press conference after officials left interest rates unchanged. He said inflation remains too high and policymakers will deliver price stability.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-28 21:34

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is likely to lead a caretaker government after the election deadlock, while he and rival Gadi Eisenkot each assert a claim to lead the country.

RReuters2026-10-28 21:31

Hundreds of Indonesian students and civil society groups protested in several cities, including Jakarta, on Wednesday over ongoing forest fires and President Prabowo Subianto’s policies. Indonesia is experiencing its worst fires and resulting haze in 11 years, worsened by El Niño, with respiratory illnesses rising and air pollution affecting neighbouring countries.

GGlobal News2026-10-28 21:30

A summit with nearly two dozen African leaders has opened in Moscow. The Kremlin described their countries as natural allies against the West.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-28 21:30

Jon Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz and Tom Keene host a special program on the Federal Open Market Committee’s 10-2 vote to keep the benchmark federal funds rate in a 3.75% to 4% range. Topics include a bifurcated U.S. economy, AI and data centers, inflation, December policy expectations and markets.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-28 21:26

A high-speed train collision in Spain’s central province of Toledo has killed at least 68 people and injured more than 100. Officials attributed the crash to human error following a computer system failure. Rail services between Madrid, Ciudad Real and Andalusia have been suspended.

Eeuronews2026-10-28 21:23

Political heavyweights are campaigning in North Carolina, where a tight Senate race is underway. Vice President JD Vance visited Kinston on Wednesday, and the president is expected to make his third stop there in the coming days. Two years after Hurricane Helene, residents are still coping with its aftermath and demanding action from midterm contenders.

AAl Jazeera English2026-10-28 21:23

On “Outnumbered,” panelists weigh James Carville’s claim that the Democrats’ progressive flank has left the party with damage beyond repair as the midterms draw near.

FFox News2026-10-28 21:15

Alphabet’s quarterly sales and profit fell short of estimates. Investors are watching whether the company can defend its search business as AI changes how people find information. Scott Devitt, a managing director and senior research analyst at Rosenblatt Securities, analyzed the results on “Bloomberg The Close.”

BBloomberg Television2026-10-28 21:14

Democratic House candidate Zach Dembo discusses his effort to flip Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District and his break with the party over what he calls a “terrible” Biden-era immigration policy. The district’s relatively early vote count could offer Democrats an early measure of their prospects in reliably Republican districts.

NNBC News2026-10-28 21:12

Former Trump White House attorney Ty Cobb says the administration is doing everything it can to interfere with the midterms. He discussed recent Justice Department moves, including a possible effort to block Alaska’s Senate election results and attempts to segregate thousands of mail-in ballots in California.

NNBC News2026-10-28 21:11

NBC News chief data analyst Steve Kornacki examines which Ohio counties Sherrod Brown or Sen. Jon Husted would have to win to secure the Senate seat. The segment also reports from battleground states ahead of Election Day and discusses inflammatory rhetoric in Michigan’s Senate race.

NNBC News2026-10-28 21:10

At least 68 people died when a Spanish high-speed express struck a stationary train. Crews are searching mangled carriages for more bodies. It is Spain’s second fatal rail crash this year and Europe’s deadliest since 2013.

RReuters2026-10-28 21:08

Ford CFO Sherry House says higher commodity costs could be a $2.5 billion headwind this year. The automaker topped earnings expectations in the third quarter and raised the low end of its full-year profit forecast.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-28 21:06

Putin praised Musk and his Starlink satellite network, acknowledging that Russia is only beginning to develop a competing system. He said Russia is proud to build the technology independently and seeks to expand its satellite network, while continuing to coordinate with Musk on orbital activity despite political tensions.

GGlobal News2026-10-28 21:05

North Carolina has not elected a Democrat to the US Senate in nearly 20 years. Former Governor Roy Cooper has focused relentlessly on affordability and promised to “make stuff cost less,” building a double-digit lead over Republican Michael Whatley.

RReuters2026-10-28 21:01

A high-speed train struck a stationary train in Spain on Wednesday, killing at least 68 people and injuring dozens. It was the country’s second deadly rail crash this year.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-28 21:01

As US midterm campaigning enters its final days, candidates from both parties are seeking African-American voters. The voting bloc has repeatedly tipped close contests, and strong turnout could determine control of Congress. DW discusses its influence and voters’ leading concerns this year with Emory University political scientist Andra Gillespie.

DDW News2026-10-28 21:00

Residents of Taiz, Yemen’s third-largest city, are struggling to find food and fuel after the Houthis imposed a siege earlier this month and cut supply routes serving more than 600,000 people. Hospitals warn they may have to suspend services. The UN says 42 facilities lack fuel needed for incubators, oxygen supplies and ambulances, while aid agencies report a worsening emergency and rising fuel prices.

AAl Jazeera English2026-10-28 21:00

The program covers Hegseth’s proposal for a US-ASEAN defense cooperation framework, Russian and Ukrainian officials’ claim that a ceasefire has held for 30 hours without violations, and Israel’s still-close election as 85% of votes are counted. It also reports on the US Air Force’s hypersonic missile entering production, reviews US spaceflight, and explains how midterm ballots are counted.

VVOA Chinese2026-10-28 20:59

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran remains in close contact with mediators working to end the war with the United States, and that diplomacy still has a chance. Iran is reviewing proposals that could implement its seven-day plan in less than a week, while saying it is prepared for further confrontation and keeping diplomatic channels open.

AAl Jazeera English2026-10-28 20:45

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre challenged Prime Minister Mark Carney during Wednesday’s Question Period, faulting the Liberal government for failing to be self-sufficient in petroleum products. He said more than half of Canada’s biofuels are imported, mostly from the United States, and asked why Canadians are made to pay 16 cents a litre more for American biofuels.

GGlobal News2026-10-28 20:43