4pm ET, October 19 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
President Trump campaigns in Kansas ahead of midterms, while Texas Democrat James Tallarico uses a football-themed strategy to challenge a GOP Senate seat. The election cycle is on pace to be the most expensive ever, with over $15 billion raised, including significant spending by Elon Musk. Additionally, temporary protected status for Ukrainians and Sudanese is extended, and Irish tech workers stage a counter-summit to voice AI concerns. Finally, Christiane Amanpour announces her departure from CNN next June.
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Trump campaigns in Kansas ahead of midterms
Texas Senate race: Tallarico vs. Paxton
Record spending in midterm elections
TPS extended for Ukraine and Sudan
AI concerns and counter-summit in Ireland
Christiane Amanpour leaving CNN
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