ABC World News Tonight with David Muir Full Broadcast - Oct. 26, 2026

Pierre Thomas has details as the DOJ seeks to prosecute former FBI director James Comey for a third time, accusing him of allegedly disclosing national security information in 2016; with the midterm elections eight days away, Jay O’Brien reports on the record early voting underway in 47 states across the U.S. as President Trump campaigns in traditionally red states; Trevor Ault reports and Ginger Zee has the forecast as powerful king tides batter both coasts, with dangerous surf, rip currents and 40 mph wind gusts possible; David Muir reports on the heartfelt tributes to beloved "Star Trek" actor William Koenig, best known for playing Ensign Pavel Chekov on the original TV series and seven movies; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.

00:00 Intro
02:27 DOJ seeks new James Comey charges
03:40 Record early voting in key states as Trump, Obama appeal to voters
06:48 Dangerous king tides hitting both coasts
08:34 Forecast: Flood alerts on both coasts
09:25 Emergency landing after hijack scare on plane
10:48 Manhunt for convicted murderer who escaped Tennessee prison
11:08 NJ teenager accused of striking classmates with SUV pleads not guilty
12:35 Israeli PM Netanyahu battles to survive critical election
13:35 Brazil’s Lula defeats Bolsonaro in presidential election
13:59 Former NFL star says police pointed gun at him in front of daughters after incident
15:17 15-year-old arrested in Florida A&M shootings
15:35 Microsoft offers buyouts to 60,000 employees worldwide
16:18 Cruise liner collides with two docked cargo ships
16:38 Urgent search in New York City for Central Park attacker
17:11 NBA star Jalen Williams suffers gruesome injury
17:26 ‘Looney Tunes’ voice actor Eric Bauza dies at age 47
17:44 3-year-old soccer player has police called on him for being 'too good'?
18:25 Remembering 'Star Trek' actor William Koenig who played Ensign Chekov in original TV series

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