12pm ET, November 08 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
This episode covers the push by House Democrats to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the war in Iran, alongside the Trump administration's intervention in a Texas lawsuit against Planned Parenthood. Pope Leo’s South American tour is highlighted as he visits Uruguay and Argentina to promote religion in public life. The report also details ongoing protests in France demanding higher wages and better schools, and notes that Israel’s president has tasked Gassel the Eisenhower with forming a new government after a parliamentary deadlock.
Topics discussed
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Calls to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
DOJ intervenes in Texas lawsuit against Planned Parenthood
Pope Leo's visit to Uruguay and push for religion in public life
France protests for higher wages and better schools
Israel selects new leader to form government
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