8am ET, October 20 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
NPR News Now covers the Justice Department’s lawsuit against California residents over alleged voter crimes, alongside President Trump’s campaign stops in Kansas supporting Senator Roger Marshall. The broadcast also reports on rioting in Milan and France, an FBI investigation into suspicious letters sent to lawmakers, and Jon Stewart’s contract extension to host The Daily Show through 2028. Finally, it notes that the Tampa Bay Rays have advanced to the World Series to face the Milwaukee Brewers.
Topics discussed
DOJ sues California residents over alleged voter crimes
Trump campaign stops in Kansas for midterm races
Rioting in Milan and France prompts travel warnings
FBI investigates suspicious letters sent to lawmakers
Jon Stewart signs new contract for The Daily Show
Tampa Bay Rays advance to World Series
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