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This news broadcast covers a range of pressing issues, including the impending threat of Hurricane Milton, a foiled election day terror plot, and allegations of former President Trump's actions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hurricane Milton, a Category 5 hurricane, is expected to make landfall in the Tampa Bay area, bringing with it a potential record storm surge of up to 15 feet. Millions of Floridians are under evacuation orders, and authorities are urging residents to leave before it's too late. The Justice Department has announced that it has foiled an alleged terror plot targeting election day in the U.S. A 27-year-old Afghan national was arrested for allegedly plotting to kill Americans on behalf of ISIS. Journalist Bob Woodward reports that former President Trump secretly sent rare COVID test machines to Vladimir Putin for Putin's personal use during the pandemic. Trump denies the claim, but Woodward's reporting raises concerns about Trump's relationship with Putin. The broadcast also covers other news stories, including a lawsuit against TikTok alleging that the social media platform is intentionally addictive and dangerous to the mental health of children.

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Hurricane Milton and Election Day Terror Plot

Hurricane Milton intensifies to a Category 5 hurricane, threatening Florida with a potential record storm surge. Millions are under evacuation orders, and authorities are urging residents to leave before it's too late. The Justice Department announces that it has foiled an election day terror plot targeting large gatherings of people in the U.S. A 27-year-old Afghan national was arrested for allegedly plotting to kill Americans on behalf of ISIS.

00:00:59

Trump's Actions During COVID-19 and TikTok Lawsuit

Former President Trump criticizes FEMA's response to Hurricane Helene, while millions are trying to recover from the storm's damage. Vice President Kamala Harris blasts Trump for spreading misinformation and creating panic. Journalist Bob Woodward reports that former President Trump secretly sent rare COVID test machines to Vladimir Putin for Putin's personal use during the pandemic. Trump denies the claim, but Woodward's reporting raises concerns about Trump's relationship with Putin. More than a dozen states are suing TikTok, alleging that the social media platform is intentionally addictive and dangerous to the mental health of children.

00:02:09

World News Tonight with David Muir

David Muir anchors World News Tonight, covering the latest news on Hurricane Milton, the foiled election day terror plot, and other top stories.

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Q&A

• What is the latest forecast for Hurricane Milton?

  Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall in the Tampa Bay area late Wednesday night into early Thursday morning as a Category 3 hurricane. The storm is expected to bring a record storm surge of up to 15 feet.

• What is the Justice Department's latest announcement regarding the election day terror plot?

  The Justice Department has announced that it has foiled an alleged terror plot targeting election day in the U.S. A 27-year-old Afghan national was arrested for allegedly plotting to kill Americans on behalf of ISIS.

• What is the latest news regarding former President Trump's relationship with Vladimir Putin?

  Journalist Bob Woodward reports that former President Trump secretly sent rare COVID test machines to Vladimir Putin for Putin's personal use during the pandemic. Trump denies the claim, but Woodward's reporting raises concerns about Trump's relationship with Putin.

• What are the concerns about TikTok's impact on children?

  More than a dozen states are suing TikTok, alleging that the social media platform is intentionally addictive and dangerous to the mental health of children. The lawsuit comes as TikTok faces increasing scrutiny over its data security and potential influence on young users.

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