Morning Wire

The U.S. labor market slows, Vanderbilt University pauses its gender surgeries for children amid national scrutiny, and will New York elect a Republican governor? Get the facts first on Morning Wire.

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There are 30 days until the midterm elections, in our premiere episode of Election Wire, we are focused on the battle for the Senate. This episode breaks down the races and issues that will decide the balance of power in Washington. Plus we speak to one of the most accurate pollsters in America about why he gets it right when others get it wrong. Whether you’ve been following the races all year, or are just tuning in, we’ve got you covered on Election Wire.

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On this Sunday episode of Morning Wire, we talk with Virginia Allen, a senior news producer with The Daily Signal, who recently visited multiple border towns and talked with several locals, law enforcement personnel and migrants to find out what’s really going on at the border. Get the facts first on Morning Wire.

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A string of murders in Stockton California have police warning about a possible serial killer in the area, former President Trump asks SCOTUS to intervene in his legal battle with the FBI, and the Supreme Court hears arguments for online speech case with sweeping implications. Get the facts first on Morning Wire.

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 A look at who attacked the Nord Stream pipelines, Oklahoma moves to limit transgender treatments for children, and we speak to an expert about the escalating tensions on the Korean peninsula. Get the facts first on Morning Wire.

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Elon Musk agrees to buy Twitter, Opec announces massive cut in oil production despite pleas from Biden administration, and medical groups ask DOJ to investigate journalists. Get the facts first on Morning Wire.

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A controversial new California law makes the state a sanctuary for children to get “gender-affirming” care, Democrats sound the alarm over minority voters turning away from the party, and a veteran NYU professor loses his job after students complain that his class is too hard. Get the facts first on Morning Wire.

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Amid political tensions President Biden and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis have the opportunity to meet in Florida, Republicans pledge to take border security into their own hands, and LA DA Gascon is accused of retaliating against his employees. Get the facts first on Morning Wire.

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Key congressional races tighten, Supreme Court takes on several pivotal cases as its new session begins, and separating fact from fiction on Italy’s new prime minister. Get the facts first on Morning Wire.

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The cost of college has ballooned over the past few decades, far outpacing inflation.  In August the Biden administration announced plans to cancel student debt for more than 20 million Americans, a move many economists say will cost taxpayers more than 400 billion dollars and only compounds the problem of soaring college costs. In this episode we’ll explore how tuition prices became so outrageously high, and what some colleges are doing to reverse the trend

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The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom faces economic and social challenges, the White House revives the name-change controversy during Atlanta Braves visit, and policies incentivize drug use among homeless. Get the facts first on Morning Wire.

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Social media app TikTok is under fire in the UK, NYC’s Democrat mayor blames Texas’ GOP governor for the city’s immigration crisis and retailers are forced to lock up merchandise as theft increases. Get the facts first on Morning Wire.

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Several economic indicators point to a potential economic collapse, Philadelphia’s district attorney is under fire as  homicides and shootings hit record highs, and sabotage is suspected as the Nord Stream pipelines are badly damaged. Get the facts first on Morning Wire.

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A coalition of states pushes the Biden administration to label fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction, a closer look at Democratic Pennsylvania Senate candidate John Fetterman, and the city of Dallas announces plans for a city-wide racial equity plan. Get the facts first on Morning Wire.

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Iran cracks down on protesters as mass demonstrations continue, Italy votes in a new right-leaning leadership, and millions of dollars in food aid fraud is uncovered in Minnesota.  Get the facts first on Morning Wire.

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The FBI’s arrest of a Catholic anti-abortion activist gains national attention and sparks accusations of political targeting, new polling from ABC and the Washington Post spells trouble for Democrats, and Russia mobilizes forces amid serious losses and increasing unrest at home. Get the facts first on Morning Wire.

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A record number of teens are being prescribed psychiatric drugs, concerns rise about the state of the global food supply, and an interview with Whole Foods founder John Mackey. Get the facts first on Morning Wire.

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A record number of criminals are entering the US at our southern border, a former Google executive warns of China’s technology hegemony, and the elections that will determine who will control the House and the Senate. Get the facts first on Morning Wire.

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The New York Attorney General files a civil lawsuit alleging fraud against President Trump, Minneapolis citizens fund private security amid a severe police shortage, and the state of Virginia introduces new school guidance regarding transgenderism. Get the facts first on Morning Wire. 

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Less than 50 days to the midterm elections and new polling shows voters’ opinions continue to shift, a new report raises serious questions about a major U.S. hospital’s gender treatment program, and Europe faces a growing energy crisis. Get the facts first on Morning Wire. 

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A new Texas anti-censorship law gets a critical court win, the White House walks back politically charged comments from the president, and experts warn that San Francisco is heading for a real estate crash. Get the facts first on Morning Wire. 

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The political battle over the border escalates, mortgage rates reach highest levels since the 2008 Recession, and key races tighten in the usually reliably blue state of New York. Get the facts first on Morning Wire. 

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Newly released photos from the James Webb Space Telescope have allowed scientists to view farther into space, and farther into the past, than ever before. The images emerging are raising questions about the origins of our universe. One viral article from independent scientist Eric Lerner made the rounds on social media in recent weeks with its provocative claim that the Big Bang never happened. We speak to UC San Diego Professor of Cosmology Brian Keating about what the images show, and what we can and can’t conclude from them.  Get the facts first on Morning Wire.

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The special counsel investigation into the origin of the Russian collusion narrative offers new revelations about a key FBI source, controversy erupts in the sports world over a refuted claim of racial heckling at BYU, and Oberlin college is forced to pay millions for smearing a local bakery. Get the facts first on Morning Wire.

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Clashes over illegal immigration between border states and the Biden Administration continue as now Florida begins shipping migrants to sanctuary cities, a third of San Francisco residents say they’re considering moving out, and Phoenix, Arizona is battling a homeless problem that is only getting worse. Get the facts first on Morning Wire

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Big banks, tech and real estate companies are cutting staff at a concerning rate, a new investigation finds that the nation’s top medical schools are prioritizing DEI attitudes when screening applicants, and the Biden Administration is met with pushback over proposed changes to Title 9 rules adding gender identity. Get the facts first on Morning Wire. 

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Rising inflation stuns economists and leads to massive stock market decline, the Justice Department expands January 6th inquiry, and a Twitter whistleblower testifies in Congress. Get the facts first on Morning Wire. 

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Major credit card companies have announced a new merchant category code that will track the sale of guns and ammunition, a potential strike among U.S. rail workers further threatens the supply chain, and a fraud investigation and home robbery have made the LA mayor’s race national news. Get the facts first on Morning Wire. 

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Federal authorities released hundreds of migrants into El Paso as the border crisis reaches a breaking point, the growing alliance between Russia and China poses a significant threat to the U.S., and the U.N.’s atomic watchdog reveals alarming developments with Iran’s nuclear program. Get the facts first on Morning Wire. 

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Just over a year after the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan, thousands of American allies remain there – hunted daily by the Taliban, with little hope of escaping the war torn country. We speak with retired Green Beret Scott Mann who founded task force pineapple, a volunteer group that collaborates with the U.S. military in keeping U.S. allies out of harm's way. Get the facts first on Morning Wire. 

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Russia’s war on Ukraine continues to grind on, droughts in several regions are having a massive impact worldwide, and tensions continue to escalate between the U.S. and China over Taiwan. Get the facts first on Morning Wire.

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Queen Elizabeth II passes away at age 96, the Biden administration’s handling of oil and gas leases comes under intense scrutiny, and a California teachers union is accused of conducting oppo research on parents who sought to reopen schools. Get the facts first on Morning Wire. 

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