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Oct 23, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This episode covers the Justice Department's unusual filing to block Alaska's Senate election certification due to candidate name confusion, alongside reports that Starshield speed restrictions are still disrupting Ukraine's military operations despite a call from President Trump. Additionally, the segment details the administration's decision to abandon new rules for student loan forgiveness and highlights the arrest of an Egyptian journalist for operating an unlicensed news outlet.

Topics discussed

DOJ filing to block Alaska Senate certification Ukraine Starshield speed limits and Trump-Musk call Abandonment of student loan forgiveness rule changes Meghan Markle responds to father's home allegations Egyptian journalist charged with unlicensed media operation Promotion of NPR Politics podcast
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