Overview of Evening Wire
In its November 11, 2026 edition, Evening Wire covers President Trump’s Veterans Day observance, political developments in the United States, renewed Russia–Ukraine talks, and the planned sinking of the historic SS United States to create an artificial reef. The broadcast also reports on a plane-crash investigation and several criminal cases.
U.S. Politics and Veterans Day
- President Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, and Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins attended a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. In remarks honoring veterans and the fallen, Trump praised their service and said the country would remember their sacrifices and uphold the values they defended.
- A procedural vote to advance Rep. Thomas Massie’s impeachment resolution against War Secretary Pete Hegseth failed, 211–204. Massie was the only Republican to support it; 11 Democrats and seven Republicans missed the vote.
- Alaska’s Senate count remains close. With about 84% of votes counted, Democrat Mary Peltola led Republican Dan Sullivan by roughly 4,200 votes. The segment reported allegations that Peltola’s campaign recruited an independent candidate with the same name to draw votes from Sullivan. The Justice Department is appealing a lawsuit over certification, and ranked-choice tabulation is expected after the final count.
- A newly elected lawmaker identified in the broadcast as Adam Hamadeh drew criticism for declining to call Iran a U.S. adversary in a CNN interview. The segment also revisited his past testimony as a defense witness for Omar Abdel Rahman, convicted for his role in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing.
Russia–Ukraine Talks and Joe Biden
Russian and Ukrainian diplomats met in Abu Dhabi for the first time in nine months. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the talks productive, and both sides said they had agreed to a prisoner swap. U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were expected to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, then Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, in an effort to advance negotiations.
Separately, protesters in Dublin shouted slogans at former President Joe Biden’s family as they left an event where Hunter Biden received an honorary medal. The broadcast also cited Biden’s comments that he would not have sought re-election had he known about his stage-four prostate cancer diagnosis, while maintaining that he had been the best person for the job when he ran.
SS United States to Become an Artificial Reef
The SS United States, a celebrated ocean liner built in the early 1950s, was being prepared for a planned sinking about 25 miles off Destin, Florida. After modifications to make it safe for the project, the ship is intended to become a diving attraction and research site. Its upper deck will sit about 60 feet below the surface, allowing researchers to observe how the wreck changes from the moment it sinks.
Other Developments
- The NTSB said preliminary evidence from a Florida Learjet crash points to abnormal icing in a storm system, though the cause has not been confirmed. Investigators said aircraft components, including an elevator, separated before impact. The public was asked to photograph any possible debris near Palm Beach and send the images to the NTSB without touching the items.
- An 11-month-old boy named Koa was found alive in a towel-covered dog cage buried on his family’s property after being reported missing. His father was arrested on a burglary charge. The child remained in serious condition, with recovery considered possible.
- Former NFL coach Rex Ryan turned himself in to Nashville police over an alleged November 4 incident in which his truck struck two pedestrians’ feet. He faces multiple charges, including leaving the scene and failing to render aid.