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Oct 23, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR News Now covers escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, including the deployment of a third aircraft carrier and Defense Secretary Hegseth's visit to Israel. The episode also details President Trump's upcoming deposition in his lawsuit against the BBC and a Supreme Court ruling prohibiting New Hampshire from accepting student IDs for voter verification. Additional segments include a new astronomical analysis suggesting Van Gogh painted "The Starry Night" in July, and Pope Leo's cancellation of a trip to Assisi.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Charles Schwab US and Israel planning potential attacks on Iran Trump BBC lawsuit deposition deadline Supreme Court rules on NH student ID voting Trump and Harris midterm campaign stops Louvre closes due to French protests New date for Van Gogh's Starry Night Pope Leo cancels Assisi visit for recovery
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