On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: The red wave Republicans were hoping for never really appeared. If they do win the majority, it won't be by the margins they had hoped for. Despite that, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy did his best to put a positive spin on the returns. And less than 24 hours after the polls closed, President Joe Biden reacted to the latest Midterm election results. On Twitter, President Biden posted a picture of himself congratulating Democratic candidates. Ballot initiatives to protect access to abortion and even expand it passed across the nation. Pro-life groups were hoping for a landslide but that is not what we're seeing today. Political Correspondent for Catholic News Agency's Washington DC Bureau, Edie Heipel, joins to report more on this. And it was a triumphant night for Pennsylvania Democrat John Fetterman, after the new senator squared off in one of the most heated and most watched races in the entire country. He beat opponent Dr. Mehmet Oz managing to flip a Republican-held seat. Author and Professor of Political Science, Dr. Paul Kengor, joins to discuss his reaction to last night's results both in Pennsylvania and across the board. Finally this evening, a few minutes before the Holy Father's weekly talk to pilgrims, he blessed a statue in St. Peter's square. The statue highlights the plight of the homeless. The artist, Timothy Schmalz, joins to tell us more about this new sculpture.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: It is election day in the United States, with the balance of power in Congress at stake. The mood is upbeat at House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy's event in Washington DC, which he hopes will be a victory party for the Republicans. President Joe Biden had nothing on his public schedule today as Americans across the nation voted. The results, expected to be learned later this evening, could impact the Biden Administration for the next two years. The outcome of several of the midterm races could be in the hands of Hispanic voters. Political Strategist and Former White House Deputy Assistant to President Donald Trump, Jenny Sevilla Korn, joins to share what we are seeing among Hispanic voters. And history has shown that the votes of Evangelical Christians can turn the tide of an entire election. It is hard to overstate the importance of the Christian voting bloc, as they turned the tide for President Trump in 2016. Executive Director of the Faith and Freedom Coalition, Timothy Head, joins to share what he expects to see in terms of Evangelical turnout. Finally this evening, world leaders are meeting in Egypt this week to discuss concerns over climate, and a group of religious sisters is asking attendees not to forget the most vulnerable. Coordinator of Sowing Hope for the Planet, Sr. Sheila Kinsey, joins to tell us more about this meeting and the statement she published.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Pope Francis is back in Rome following a 4 day trip to the majority Muslim nation of Bahrain. EWTN Vatican Producer, Alexey Gotovskiy, joins to share some of the highlights of the Holy Father's trip and what stood out the most to him. And in just hours, Americans will cast ballots, if they have not already, for the midterm elections. President Joe Biden looked to attend a rally in Maryland, while his predecessor, former President Donald Trump, is holding his own event in Ohio. Both Biden and Trump are going all out to get people to turn out at the polls. Most political analysts predict Republicans will take control of the US House, but Speaker Nancy Pelosi claims Democrats still have the winning message. If you "follow the money," you could be headed straight for the state of Michigan. That is where abortion rights groups have forked over millions of out of state dollars, all in advance of the vote on Michigan's Proposal 3, an effort to enshrine abortion rights in the Michigan Constitution. Spokeswoman for Citizens to Support Michigan Women and Children, Christen Pollo, joins to discuss why send money to Michigan. Finally this evening, Florida has become the first state in the US to restrict gender-affirming care for children. Jessica Anderson of Heritage Action, joins to share her reaction to the recent move in Florida.

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Tonight on "EWTN News Nightly": On the second day of his visit to Bahrain, Pope Francis participated in a forum before meeting privately with the Gran Imam of al-Azhar. Afterwards, the Holy Father took part in the Muslim Council of Elders meeting, before holding a prayer for peace. EWTN Vatican Producer, Alexey Gotovskiy, joins to share what some of the highlights have been so far. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump gave similar messages, both trying to get voters to the polls for the upcoming midterm elections. With his party facing the potential loss of House and Senate control, President Biden had an urgent message for Californians to get out and vote. And the FBI is under fire as a new report of misconduct and "playing politics" surfaces. Founder and President of the Article Three Project, Mike Davis, joins to tell us more about the strong words from members of the House. Meanwhile, the US Senate race in Ohio is coming down to the wire. Republicans are hoping political newcomer and author, JD Vance, will keep the seat from retiring Senator Rob Portman. Finally this evening, there were sounds of moaning and a vacuum, as a popular nation-wide radio show in the US played an abortion on air. National Public Radio aired the piece on Thursday. State Policy Director at Susan B. Anthony of America, Katie Glenn, joins to share her take on the segment from NPR and how it could sway voters either way.

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Tonight on "EWTN News Nightly": President Joe Biden is heading west to rally Democrats. Wednesday night at Union Station in Washington DC, he tore into former President Donald Trump. During his speech, the president also mentioned the attack on Paul Pelosi, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband. Executive Director of Common Sense Society, Chris Bedford, joins to share his take on this and the comparison he drew to January 6th. The attack late last week on Paul Pelosi, comes on the heels of a rise in threats against political leaders, judges and others. A number of lawmakers are speaking out. They are demanding better safety measures and want answers from law enforcement. Meanwhile, the country of Poland is beefing up security along its border with Russia. This, as the Kremlin announces plans to launch military flights from the Middle East and North Africa area. Regional Manager of EWTN in Central and Eastern Europe, Iwo Bender, joins to tell us about these latest efforts along the border. Finally this evening, a Vatican office organized a seminar to talk about the Sacrament of Confession. Monsignor Carlos Encina Commentz from the Apostolic Penitentiary, joins to tell us more about this seminar and why the Sacrament of Confession is so important.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: While the midterm elections are next week, the 2024 Presidential election also looms large. Last night, President Joe Biden went after Florida's Governor, Ron DeSantis, another possible Presidential candidate. In the fight for control of the US Senate, 2 states, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, are pivotal. In the final week, Democrats and Republicans are pouring millions of dollars into those campaigns. Meanwhile, North Korea fired 23 missiles today in international waters, prompting an air raid alert in the south. Author, Gordon Chang, joins to share what more we know about this missile launch and how seriously we should take the threat of nuclear weapons from North Korea. On another note, the US Supreme Court is weighing in on just how far US colleges can go to achieve a diverse student body. At issue is admissions policies at both Harvard University and the University of North Carolina. Education Reporter for the Washington Examiner, Jeremiah Poff, joins to share his input on the case. And today is the Feast of All Souls, where we pray especially for the dead who are believed to be in Purgatory. Author, Susan Tassone, joins to explain who these souls are in Purgatory and why they need us to pray for them. Finally this evening, Pope Francis leaves tomorrow for a 3 day visit to Bahrain. EWTN Vatican Producer Alexey Gotovskiy, joins to share more about this papal trip.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: President Joe Biden is in the Miami, Fort Lauderdale area of Florida trying to help Charlie Crist and Val Demings win their respective races for governor and US Senate. Control of the Senate will likely come down to 4 races: Arizona, Georgia, Nevada and Pennsylvania. The math is pretty simple, Democrats need to win 3 of these 4 races to maintain control of the Senate. For Republicans, all they need is to win 2 of the 4 to get control. Meanwhile, currency values in Iran hit a new low today following weeks of nationwide unrest. The country is struggling to revive a nuclear deal with world powers. Founder and President of Lopez Liberty, Clare Lopez, joins to tell us more about what's prompting these protests in Iran. And this has been the deadliest year ever at the US Southern Border. A new report says 856 migrants died in the past 12 months all while trying to cross into the US. Senior Research Fellow in the Border Security and Immigration Center at the Heritage Foundation, Simon Hankinson, joins to put these numbers in context for us. Finally this evening, in a special address to pilgrims at St. Peter's Square on All Saints Day, Pope Francis noted most saints were not perfect. Professor of Theology at the Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas (ANGELICUM), Fr. Dominik Jurczak, joins to tell us more about the feast of All Saints and how and why we celebrate this day.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: As the November 8th midterm elections move in fast, and the Biden Administration takes the heat for persistently high gas prices at the pumps, President Joe Biden is raising the possibility of imposing a windfall tax on energy companies if they don’t boost domestic production. Sunday night, the candidates for governor in Georgie held a debate and clashed over abortion. Cofounder and Director of Real Clear Politics, Tom Bevan, joins to share how big of a role he believes abortion will play in the midterm elections. A key battleground state for control of the Senate is Wisconsin. Republican Senator Ron Johnson is running for a third term. He faces the state's Lieutenant Governor, Democrat Mandela Barnes. Both sides are spending millions and the race remains neck to neck. Meanwhile, "The bird is freed," tweeted the new CEO of Twitter, Elon Musk, on the heels of his $44 billion takeover of the tech platform. Director of Policy and Government Affairs at the American Principles Project, Jon Schweppe, joins to share the latest as Musk is wasting no time, firing top executives and with more layoffs planned. Finally this evening, Pope Francis has a busy schedule this week. EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief, Andreas Thonhauser, joins to tell us what's on the Pope's agenda.

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Tonight on "EWTN News Nightly": Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to Philadelphia for yet another discussion on what the Administration calls protecting reproductive rights, taking place at Bryn Mawr College. The USCCB rejects the Administration's abortion agenda. And the only sure race in the US House, is one without a challenger and that's exactly what is happening in Wisconsin's 6th District. Republican Congressman Glenn Grothman has the field to himself, but that hasn't stopped the 4 term lawmaker from speaking out. Meanwhile, it is now illegal in one British town to make the sign of the Cross or quote scripture near the local abortion clinic. Editor-in-chief of CNA Deutsch, AC Wimmer, joins to tell us more about that. A Pontifical university hosted a 2 day conference to talk about service learning in Catholic high schools as a tool for integral education. Director of CLAYSS, the Latin American Center for Solidarity Learning and Service, Maria Nieves Tapia, joins to tell us more about this symposium and specifically on the service learning. Finally this evening, Fr. Augustus Tolton is the latest subject of the EWTN series "They Might Be Saints." The show arrives in time to mark the 125th anniversary year of Fr. Tolton's death. Producer and host of "They Might Be Saints," Micheal O'Neill, joins to share more on Fr. Tolton.

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Tonight on "EWTN News Nightly": President Joe Biden told reporters, “Great economic report today, GDP report. Things are looking good.” At the same time, as Americans suffer under seemingly never-ending inflation and high gas prices, the Heritage Foundation tweeted videos blasting the President over the economic pain people are feeling every day. And in courtrooms across the country, efforts to sow doubt over the midterm election results have already begun. More than 100 lawsuits have been filed this year around the November 8th midterms. Meanwhile, the Vatican revealed a key document to guide the next stage of discussions in the Synod on Synodality. Senior Rome Correspondent for Catholic News Agency, Hannah Brockhaus, joins to explain what the continental phase of the Synod is. Also, among the headlines this week is a claim that Florida voting laws are the "modern day version of Jim Crow." Senior Legal Fellow at the Heritage Foundation, Hans von Spakovsky, joins to share where this is coming from and what he can tell us about voting laws in Florida. Finally this evening, a US doctor is shedding light on what he calls an unchecked and untold branch of government, the Biomedical Security State. Dr. Aaron Kheriaty writes about that in his upcoming book, "The New Abnormal: the Rise of the Biomedical Security State." He joins to discuss his book as well as his own story.

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