5pm ET, October 31 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers Iran’s threats of forceful retaliation against the U.S. and Israel amid intensified attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. It also details the final days of U.S. midterm elections, highlighting significant spending by Republican donors like Elon Musk. Other stories include lawsuits challenging the Trump administration’s plan to build a massive arch in Washington, D.C., a federal judge’s dismissal of Trump’s defamation suit against The Wall Street Journal, and the upcoming WNBA Finals Game 7.
Topics discussed
Iran warns of forceful response to potential attacks
Tankers hit by mines in Strait of Hormuz
Midterm election spending and competitive districts
Democratic spending challenges against Elon Musk
Lawsuit to stop Trump's proposed Washington D.C. arch
Trump's stated purpose for the arch project
Trump defamation lawsuit against WSJ dismissed
Daylight saving time ends and public opinion
WNBA Finals Game 7 preview and coach comments
Historical significance of the WNBA Finals matchup
New Dachshund art exhibit opens in Germany
Terry Gross announces Paul McCartney interview
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