Californians vote on whether or not to recall Gavin Newsom, governors push back on Biden’s vaccine mandates, and NYC’s schools reopen under strict Covid restrictions. Get the facts first on Morning Wire. 

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Halloween brings a surge in Loch Ness Monster sightings, Heidi Klum teases her latest elaborate costume, and a newly restored version of Christopher Lee’s Dracula revives footage lost for decades. Plus, scientists investigate whether spiders experience REM-like sleep, and Google reveals this year’s most popular Halloween costumes. Get the facts first with Evening Wire.
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A Very Spooky Edition of Evening Wire

With Election Day just two days away, Morning Wire sits down with Daily Wire opinion editor Ben Domenech and DC bureau chief Tim Rice to break down the biggest surprises, defining moments, and key races of the 2026 midterm cycle. They examine Democrats’ unexpected success in making AI a campaign issue, the Senate battles to watch in states like Maine and Alaska, Trump’s final campaign push, and whether Republicans should brace for a blue wave. Plus, they discuss the growing influence of prediction markets, the credibility crisis facing pollsters, and how the election results could reshape Trump’s agenda and the future of both parties. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.

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For Halloween, John Bickley and Georgia Howe take a break from the news to debate the merits of horror movies. Should Christians avoid the genre, or can scary movies explore meaningful themes of good and evil, human nature, and faith? The two discuss why audiences are drawn to horror, whether the genre can offer something deeper than cheap scares, and why it remains one of Hollywood’s most reliable bets. Plus, they share their all-time favorite horror movies, from The Shining and The Exorcist to It Follows and The Silence of the Lambs. Happy Halloween! Get the facts first with Morning Wire.

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President Trump un-cancels two rallies in Kansas and Iowa, Crypto suffers the biggest bank heist in history, and a Minnesota Democrat is caught on Somali TV instructing people not to bring ID’s to vote. Get the facts first with Evening Wire.
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Evening Wire: North Korean Hackers Steal $6 Billion & Ilhan Omar Faces Democrat Revolt | 10.30.26

Midterm campaigns enter the final stretch across the US with multiple races too close to predict – while new October surprises could shake up races. Pressure ramps up on Ilhan Omar amid new revelations about an Obama DOJ investigation into her. And, a Daily Wire investigation raises more questions about widespread home healthcare fraud. Reporting from Tim Rice, Megan Basham and Luke Rosiak. Get the facts first with Morning Wire. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.

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Obama’s FBI Investigated Ilhan Omar & The Alaska Investigation Is Only Beginning

Federal prosecutors crack down on a nationwide fraud scheme involving “fake students,” Alaska’s governor orders a probe into a Democrat campaign’s role in the “Decoy Dan” plot, and Pete Hegseth fires a top Pentagon official over alleged leaks. Get the facts first with Evening Wire. 

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Evening Wire:  Peltola Under Investigation For "Decoy Dan" Plot & DOJ Cracks Down on Fake Student Fraud

The crucial Alaska Senate race is shaken by a bombshell report – revealing the Democrat campaign did plant the so-called “Decoy” Dan Sullivan to trick voters, Brazil’s right wing presidential candidate flees to the US after a contested election, and a second horrific high speed train collision in Spain this year leaves almost 70 dead – and officials searching for answers. Reporting from Mary Margaret Olohan, Tim Pearce & Tim Rice. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.

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Alaska’s Decoy Candidate Linked to Dems & Bolsonaro Escapes To Miami 

At least sixty-eight are dead in a shocking train collision, the Cuban delegation causes chaos at the U.N. in response to American criticism, and the Supreme Court sides with the Trump administration on deportations. Get the facts first with Evening Wire.
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Evening Wire: Train Collision Kills 68 & SCOTUS Sides With Trump On Deportations | 10.28.26

An aggressive Trump DOJ raids the mansion of a man who bankrolled Eric Swalwell, brings more charges against James Comey, and sues states over their handling of elections, the Trump administration cracks down on visa fraud, including one scheme involving thousands of foreign nationals staging robberies on themselves, and 60 Christians are reportedly massacred in Ethiopia as Church leaders call for help amid a string of religiously motivated attacks. Reporting from Cabot Phillips, Lynden Blake and Megan Basham. Find tickets for ""Confession"" here: www.dailywire.com/videos/confession#find-a-theater. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.

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Gas Station Robberies Staged For Visas & DOJ Gets Aggressive

The Melania-brokered ceasefire takes effect, a Libertarian senate candidate taunts cops over X while being hunted by police, and more than 60 Christians are murdered in an Ethiopian massacre. Get the facts first with Evening Wire.
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Evening Wire: Israelis Vote In First Post-Oct. 7 Election & 60 Christians Killed In Ethiopian Massacre | 10.27.26

With the election clock ticking, the Trump administration announces they’ve charged more noncitizens for illegal voting, Tech giant Microsoft offers to buy out 60,000 of its employees – citing AI for the dramatic move, and the DOJ is getting involved after a group of Save Women’s Sports supporters are kicked out of a professional women’s soccer stadium. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.

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Microsoft Cuts Jobs to Fund AI & Trump Supporter Arrested by ICE

Brazil re-elects Lula de Silva as president, violent crime drops 25 percent across the U.S., and Microsoft announces its plans to pay more than 60 thousand employees to leave their positions, crediting AI. Get the facts first with Evening Wire.
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Evening Wire: Brazil Re-Elects Lula De Silva & US Violent Crime DROPS 25 Percent Under Trump | 10.26.26

One week out from elections, Obama takes the stage to campaign for Abdul El-Sayed – while Trump works to get out the GOP vote. Elon Musk and First Lady Melania Trump end up both playing crucial rules in the current standoff between Ukraine and Russia.  And, 1,000 more rioters are arrested in France while the wave of violence spreads – into Barcelona, Albania, and even into Rome’s Colosseum. Reporting from Tim Rice. Plus, we speak with National Security Expert at the Heritage Foundation, Victoria Coates, and GB News Irish Correspondent and Journalist, Douglas Beattie.  Get the facts first with Morning Wire.

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Obama Returns to the Trail &  Musk Caught Up in Ukraine Conflict

Father Carlos Martins, Catholic exorcist and host of The Exorcist Files, joins Georgia Howe and Daily Wire Executive Editor John Bickley to discuss demonic possession, haunted homes, and the Catholic Church’s approach to exorcisms. Martins shares accounts from his decades of experience, explains how exorcists distinguish alleged possession from mental or physical illness, and reveals how often people who seek help turn out not to be possessed. He also discusses what he believes opens the door to demonic activity, the role of confession and spiritual accountability in exorcisms, and whether Halloween brings a surge in possessions. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.

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Exorcist Explains How NOT To Get Possessed This Halloween

Daily Wire Editor Emeritus Ben Shapiro joins host Tim Rice on Behind the Story to discuss the backlash against Pawn Shop, Daily Wire’s latest film, and the efforts to shut down its production in Livingston, Montana. Shapiro explains how protests, crew intimidation, and an attempted permit suspension by the city council threatened the production, and why the fight reflects a broader battle over political bias in Hollywood. He also discusses Daily Wire’s growing film slate, including Confession starring Rob Lowe and James Franco, and the company’s plans to challenge the traditional entertainment industry.

Leftists Tried To SHUT DOWN Our Movie

Donald Trump just gave Andrew Klavan’s latest novel an unexpected endorsement, and the Daily Wire host joins Georgia Howe and executive editor John Bickley to discuss the sixth installment in his Cameron Winter mystery series. Klavan explains how he builds a long-running protagonist, why he outlines his mysteries, and how he balances political and cultural realities with his focus on flawed, deeply human characters. He also reflects on Hollywood’s response to his political views, the psychological and spiritual evolution of Cameron Winter, and whether the series could make its way to television. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.

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Trump Endorsed Andrew Klavan's Latest Book

The First Lady brokers a localized ceasefire in Ukraine, new reports say Ilhan Omar is not actually the congresswoman’s real name, and the first tanker of Russian diesel is heading this way. Get the facts first with Evening Wire.
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Evening Wire: Melania Trump Brokers a Ceasefire & Ilhan Omar’s Name In Question | 10.23.26

California is poised to impose the first ever billionaire tax, sparking ultimatums from the state’s most crucial taxpayers, Banks are gameplanning for possible doomsday scenarios as the threat of AI becomes more apparent, and Netflix sees major staffing shakeups amid growing concern about its massively expensive Narnia adaptation. Reporting from Tim Rice, Cabot Phillips & Megan Basham. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.

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The Billionaire Tax Fight & AI Sends Big Banks Scrambling

Ilhan Omar says she’s moving out of DC, Michigan senate candidates square off on the debate stage, and a Virginia lawmaker is involved in a drug bust. Get the facts first with Evening Wire.
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Evening Wire: Democrat Power Broker Indicted In Drug Bust & Ilhan Omar Flees DC?  | 10.22.26

We have the latest on the races to watch, including surprise momentum for Republicans in Minnesota and an explosive campaign ad in Ohio, government websites across the globe go dark after the National Security Agency’s AI program uncovers a severe security threat in 70% of sites, and a massive illegal immigrant marriage fraud scam is exposed in Massachusetts. Reporting from Tim Rice, Cabot Phillips & Jennie Taer. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.

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