11pm ET, October 21 | The latest headlines from NPR
Oct 22, 2026 · 4m
Summary
President Trump returns to Washington after campaigning in South Carolina, while VP Vance addresses a controversial ad in Ohio's gubernatorial race. Senate and House intelligence leaders report no evidence of foreign interference in the voting process itself. The Supreme Court orders continued gender-affirming care for transgender inmates, and Meta faces a $25 billion fine in New Mexico over privacy violations. New research suggests psilocybin may reduce inflammation in Parkinson's patients.
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Trump campaign rallies and Vance in Ohio
Vance comments on Ramaswamy attack ad
Amy Acton assault allegations and background
Intelligence committees on foreign election interference
Supreme Court ruling on trans inmate care
Details on gender-affirming care injunction
Meta ordered to pay New Mexico $25 billion
Meta privacy fine and appeal plans
Severe weather warnings in the Southwest
Psychedelics and inflammation research intro
UCSF study on psilocybin for Parkinson's
Implications for neurodegenerative conditions
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