SocietyABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with a Long Island couple suing a former Douglas Elliman broker for housing discrimination. The suit follows a text from the broker saying, “Ugh they are black.”
SocietyABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with a Long Island couple suing a former Douglas Elliman broker for housing discrimination. The suit follows a text from the broker saying, “Ugh they are black.”
PoliticsThe high-stakes 2026 midterms take place Tuesday, Nov. 3. Key House and Senate races could shift the balance of power in Congress, alongside significant gubernatorial contests nationwide. The results could shape how effectively President Trump advances his agenda in the second half of his term.
PoliticsAlaska Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola, who has led in polls, is under scrutiny after a New York Times report linked her campaign to efforts that put a second Dan Sullivan on the ballot, potentially drawing votes from her Republican opponent, Sen. Dan Sullivan.
PoliticsABC News’ Jay O’Brien speaks with Maine Senate candidate Troy Jackson, Sen. Susan Collins, and fishermen and loggers affected by tariffs on machinery imported from Canada.
World7:49Israel’s inconclusive election left neither Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing bloc nor Gadi Eisenkot’s opposition camp with a parliamentary majority. Arab-led parties, projected to win a record 19 seats, may break the deadlock. Political science professor Mira Sucharov says Eisenkot’s camp still has a route to power if it is willing to work with them.
EconomyThe Federal Reserve held rates at 3.75% to 4% on Wednesday and said it plans to cut the number of rate-setting meetings from 2027. Macquarie Group strategist Gareth Berry said the changes could narrow the scope for future hikes.
OtherThe program covers a high-speed train crash in Spain that killed dozens, Maine loggers and fishermen speaking about diesel and tariffs, and interviews with Busy Philipps about “Cupertino” and Jason Priestley about “Private Eyes West Coast.”
PoliticsRepublican Gov. Greg Abbott is facing an unexpectedly strong challenge from Democratic state lawmaker Gina Hinojosa. Abbott has spent heavily on advertising, backed by a large campaign fund that includes a $5 million contribution from Elon Musk. Hinojosa is drawing on voter discontent over data centers, governance and a controversial school voucher program.
Politics8:38Republican Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan discusses allegations on “Hannity” that his opponent, Democratic Senate nominee Mary Peltola, worked with operatives to recruit another Dan Sullivan to run for the Senate.
World2:02Israel’s general election left neither incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor challenger Gadi Eisenkot with enough seats to form a majority government. The vote was the country’s first since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attacks and the ensuing war in Gaza.
WorldThe Pentagon estimates that the cost of the war on Iran has exceeded $47 billion. Omid Memarian, DAWN’s senior Iran analyst, examines the latest developments in the US war on Iran and its cost.
SocietyAs many Canadians turn their clocks back an hour, a growing number of provinces and territories are moving away from seasonal time changes. Experts say switching twice a year may harm health, but there is disagreement over whether standard or daylight time is preferable. The shift also creates challenges for sports, businesses and border crossings.
Society5:56Dolores Huerta, a pioneering US civil rights leader who advocated for poor farm workers, has died at 96, her family announced. She campaigned for farm workers’ rights alongside Cesar Chavez and co-founded the United Farm Workers Union with him.
PoliticsCNN’s Tom Foreman examines how Democrats could win a Senate majority and how Republicans could retain control. A CNN panel discusses the race, while a Cook Political Report journalist rates 17 House seats as toss-ups and considers what results in North Carolina and Ohio could indicate about the national mood.
PoliticsFox News correspondent Garrett Tenney reports on Michigan’s U.S. Senate race after the fiancé of a former Democratic primary rival of Abdul El-Sayed said he plans to vote for Republican Mike Rogers.
Politics1:51Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is preparing to meet EU leaders in Montreal. The two sides hope to deepen economic ties as Canada and the EU seek to reduce their reliance on the United States, with potential agreements and the name for the new partnership also under discussion.
World1:31Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Spain was grieving after a deadly train crash near Toledo. At the scene on Wednesday, he urged stronger safety measures to rebuild confidence in high-speed rail and said two such accidents in one year were unacceptable.
Politics6:41David Mednicoff, a professor of Middle Eastern Studies and Public Policy at UMass-Amherst, analyses Israel’s elections. The headline says Netanyahu alleged fraud as Arab-led parties made gains.
World20:32Two high-speed passenger trains collided in Spain, killing at least 68 people and injuring hundreds, including Americans. Officials said one train, traveling above 120 mph, struck the back of another stopped on the tracks. The broadcast also covered a New York Times report alleging Mary Peltola’s campaign recruited a candidate with the same name as a Republican.
PoliticsDemocratic and Republican campaigns are scrambling to mobilise young voters in Michigan’s closely fought 7th congressional district race. Democrat Will Lawrence and Senate hopeful Abdul El Sayed are counting on student canvassers and support from Maxwell Frost, while Republicans have brought in hundreds of young volunteers for incumbent Tom Barret.
Society22:37Pte. Liam Ramage was critically injured in the deadly wildfire at CFB Wainwright in Alberta. The 27-year-old suffered third- and fourth-degree burns over much of his body and is fighting for his life in hospital. His family described how the incident changed their lives and what he is enduring.
PoliticsWith six days remaining before the midterm elections, 38 million votes have already been cast. President Trump and former President Barack Obama are back on the campaign trail this evening.
World21:10A high-speed train crash in Spain has killed at least 68 people, and investigators are seeking answers to what officials called an “inexplicable” disaster. The program also covers a bombshell report alleging a secret effort to sabotage a Republican incumbent in Alaska’s Senate race, claims denied by the campaign involved. Hayden Panettiere’s death was ruled an accidental overdose, and authorities are pursuing two escaped inmates.
EconomyA week before Americans vote, the Federal Reserve is keeping rates unchanged despite Donald Trump’s calls for cuts. The discussion examines the decision’s implications for inflation, borrowing costs and the election campaign, with Gerald Cohen, chief economist at the Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise.