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Evening Wire: Ilhan Omar Raided by Feds & Russia Breaks Energy Ceasefire? | 10.12.26

Oct 12, 2026 · 10m

Summary

Federal agents raided Rep. Ilhan Omar's home amid a fraud investigation, while Russia struck Ukrainian energy sites despite a Trump-announced ceasefire. The episode also covers Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, Pope Leo's upcoming lung surgery, and the return of Texas Senate candidate James Tallarico. Additionally, it details a White House press secretary transition, an anti-ICE clash in Oregon, and the Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off in California.

Topics discussed

Federal agents raid Ilhan Omar's home Russia strikes Ukraine despite energy ceasefire Houthis attack Saudi airport and Red Sea coast Pope Leo announces lung surgery Texas Senate candidate James Tallarico returns to trail Alliance Defending Freedom Supreme Court case Minnesota teen released on bond after shooting UK PM condemns Iran-linked terror plot Anti-ICE protests in Salem, Oregon Katie Zachariah named new White House press secretary Giant Pumpkin Growers World Championship Closing remarks and previous stories recap
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