The week in politics (Oct. 28, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup, and discuss local Halloween festivities.
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government
Federal Reserve set to issue interest rate decision as midterm elections loom
Markets expect the central bank to hold rates steady for now.
government
Flávio Bolsonaro, the defeated Brazilian presidential candidate, lands in US days after election: Sources
The State Department will allow Flávio Bolsonaro and his family to enter the U.S. and issue them visas, a senior department official told ABC News Tuesday....
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At least 30 killed in train collision on high-speed line in Spain
At least 30 people were killed after two trains collided on Spain's Madrid-Andalucía high-speed line, a spokeswoman for the Castilla-La Mancha region said....
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Christina Applegate shares update after revealing MS misdiagnosis
Applegate said she was "back at square one" after learning she does not have MS.
safety
Houston shooting: Man shot in park by unknown suspect near Spotts Park
Houston police are searching for the suspect who allegedly shot a man in the park in the Washington Corridor late Tuesday night.
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DOJ fails to get indictment against ex-Trump aide Cassidy Hutchinson over her Jan. 6 testimony: Sources
A grand jury has refused to indict former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson on charges of lying to Congress over her testimony regarding Jan. 6, sources confirm....
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A dinosaur fossil that looks like a mini T. rex just sold for a giant $47 million
The rare skeleton of a Nanotyrannus sold for $47.3 million to a mystery buyer at auction in New York City.
government
A few showers Wednesday, more chances coming Friday, Halloween and Election Day
A few showers are expected mainly west of I-45 on Wednesday. Additional rains are possible on a very warm and humid Halloween in Houston.
weather
A Pacific storm could bring rain to Texas later this week
Tropical Storm Vance could help our rain chances later this week.
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Cornell faculty to begin voting on no-confidence resolution this week
Debate over the resolution began earlier this month and will conclude Wednesday afternoon during a meeting of Cornell's faculty senate.
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US cruise ship suspends global voyage in Asia due to fuel costs, stranding 200 passengers
A U.S. cruise ship on a world voyage has suspended its operations due to fuel costs, forcing hundreds of passengers to abandon their homes.
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Miyoko's plant-based butter recalled after E. coli, mold concerns
Consumers are being urged to check their refrigerators after more than 1,300 cases of Miyoko's vegan butter were recalled over potential contamination with yeast, mold and E. coli....