5am ET, October 06 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
With midterms approaching, polls show Democrats holding a significant trust advantage on healthcare costs. President Trump announces an executive order on diesel fuel and shifts to privately funding his campaign ads. A former Army major faces execution by firing squad for the 2009 Fort Hood shooting. Pennsylvania reports over 1,000 measles cases, the largest state outbreak in decades. Finally, New York and Illinois attorneys general allege fraud against a company charging veterans for disability benefits assistance.
Topics discussed
Midterm election outlook and Trump's diesel fuel executive order
Poll shows Democrats lead on voter trust for health care costs
Trump to pay for taxpayer-funded TV ads; veteran execution approved
Pennsylvania measles outbreak surpasses 1,000 cases
Fraud allegations against veteran disability benefits company Trajector
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