Evening Wire: ‘Decoy Dan’ Scandal Turns Voters & NYT Releases Dubious List of Jewish El-Sayed Supporters | 11.3.26

Summary of Evening Wire: ‘Decoy Dan’ Scandal Turns Voters & NYT Releases Dubious List of Jewish El-Sayed Supporters | 11.3.26

by The Daily Wire

12m•November 3, 2026
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Overview of Evening Wire: ‘Decoy Dan’ Scandal Turns Voters & NYT Releases Dubious List of Jewish El-Sayed Supporters | 11.3.26

This election-day edition of Evening Wire focused on a handful of closely watched races and political controversies, especially in Michigan, Alaska, and Texas. The episode also covered a New York Times error involving a list of Jewish supporters of Abdul El-Sayed, along with major national and international updates on U.S. aid to Israel, Russia-Ukraine peace talks, abortion-pill litigation, AI data center energy demand, a marathon death, and an ICE arrest tied to a major fraud case.

Election-Day Political Fallout

Michigan Senate Race

  • The show argued that Haley Stevens’ endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers may be shifting votes in Michigan.
  • Rogers said the endorsement had shaken the race and given some voters “permission” to move away from Abdul El-Sayed.
  • The episode highlighted criticism of El-Sayed over his comments on Israel and alleged ties to the Muslim Brotherhood.
  • A clip showed Stevens being confronted on Israel/Palestine and accusing a questioner of trying to intimidate her.

Alaska’s “Decoy Dan” Scandal

  • The episode reported that some Alaska voters said they changed support from Democrat Mary Peltola after learning about a scheme to recruit a candidate with a nearly identical name to confuse voters.
  • One voter described the effort as “sleazy” and “disgusting.”
  • The scandal has drawn national attention because of its potential impact on Alaska’s ranked-choice voting system.

Texas Senate Race and Gender Ideology

  • Daily Wire reporter Meg Brock framed the Texas race as a stark contrast between:
    • Ken Paxton, who has pushed to restrict gender-transition medical interventions for minors, and
    • James Talarico, who supports broader access to puberty blockers and surgeries.
  • The segment emphasized that gender-related policy is becoming a major voting issue in Texas.

New York Times Controversy Over El-Sayed Supporters List

  • The New York Times published a list it said showed Jewish leaders in Michigan supporting Abdul El-Sayed.
  • The episode said the list was quickly undermined by obvious problems:
    • fictitious names,
    • unverifiable entries with only first names and last initials,
    • and at least one deceased person listed.
  • The segment singled out names that appeared fake, including “Jack Mihoff.”
  • The Times had not retracted the list at the time of the broadcast.

National and Foreign Policy Updates

Trump on U.S. Aid to Israel

  • President Trump said U.S. aid to Israel—specifically $4 billion a year—would end by the end of the year.
  • He said Israel no longer needs that assistance and can still buy weapons from the U.S.
  • Trump said the change was something Benjamin Netanyahu himself had raised.

Melania Trump’s Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks

  • The episode reported that First Lady Melania Trump will host Russia peace talks at the White House.
  • Her office credited her with helping broker a limited ceasefire and facilitating the return of Ukrainian children to their families.
  • The talks come as Russia continues to demand territorial concessions from Ukraine, which President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected.

Legal and Public Safety Stories

West Point Cadet Lawsuit Over Abortion Pills

  • A former West Point cadet is being sued after allegedly secretly drugging his pregnant girlfriend with abortion medication.
  • The woman says he pressured her to abort, then used her information to obtain abortion pills without her consent.
  • The segment connected the case to broader criticism of abortion-pill safety protocols, especially requirements for in-person medical oversight.

NYC Marathon Death

  • A 24-year-old runner, Rachel Appa, died after collapsing near the finish line of the New York City Marathon.
  • She had texted her father during the race before collapsing at mile 24.
  • Her family said she died from rhabdomyolysis, a condition involving muscle breakdown that can lead to organ failure.

ICE Arrest of TV Host Involved in Fraud Scheme

  • Former Mexican TV host Inés Gómez Mont was arrested by ICE in connection with a reported $160 million fraud scheme.
  • She and her husband are accused of using shell companies and fake contracts to launder money from Mexico’s Interior Ministry.
  • She is being held pending extradition to Mexico.

Technology and Energy

Retired Jet Engines Powering AI Data Centers

  • The episode described a trend in which companies are converting retired jet engines into generators for AI data centers.
  • These units are faster to deploy than waiting for grid access or conventional turbines.
  • Each can generate about 50 megawatts, enough for roughly 15,000 homes.
  • The segment noted environmental concerns and ongoing challenges to emissions approvals, including installations tied to xAI in Mississippi.

Main Takeaways

  • Election-day narratives in Michigan, Alaska, and Texas were framed as potentially decisive.
  • The episode emphasized election issues around Israel, gender policy, and voting integrity.
  • It highlighted a major media embarrassment for the New York Times over its El-Sayed list.
  • Several non-election stories underscored broader themes of legal accountability, energy demand, and public health risks.

Closing Notes

  • The hosts ended by promoting Daily Wire’s live election coverage beginning at 6 p.m. Eastern.
  • They said a follow-up episode would cover midterm results the next morning.