Morning Wire Evening Wire: Louisville Crash Claims Lives & Houston Courts The NYPD | 11.5.25
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Nov 5, 2025 A tragic plane crash in Louisville leaves many dead and sparks emergency responses. Meanwhile, Houston Police actively seek NYPD officers following a recent election victory. Controversial legislative developments unfold in Maine and Texas. Other shocking news includes the assassination of a Mexican mayor and a serious recall linked to a listeria outbreak. In an unexpected twist, a hacker disrupts a celebratory rally, showcasing the unpredictable nature of the political landscape.
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Deadly Louisville UPS Crash
- A UPS cargo plane crashed near Louisville airport after an engine fire during takeoff, killing at least nine people and threatening to rise further.
- Secondary explosions hit a petroleum recycling center and auto parts shop, and officials ordered shelter-in-place within five miles.
Maine Approves Red Flag Law
- Maine voters approved a red flag law allowing courts to block firearm purchases for a year when someone is proven dangerous.
- Voters rejected a voter ID measure that would have tightened absentee voting rules and banned phone/family ballot requests.
Houston Recruits NYPD Officers
- The Houston Police Officers Union publicly recruited NYPD officers upset by the election of socialist mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
- The union framed Mamdani's positions on replacing police with mental-health responders and sanctuary policies as reasons to relocate.