7pm ET, November 07 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
This episode covers Israel’s President Isaac Herzog tasking Gadi Eisenkot with forming the next government following a hung election. It also examines the looming threat of a federal government shutdown as the current Congress concludes its legislative calendar. Additionally, the segment discusses the political challenges Democrats face in advancing Medicare for All, Paraguay’s former president Santiago Peña’s impeachment over a banking scandal, and major tech companies’ legal challenges against a new California law aimed at protecting children from addictive social media features.
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Israel taps Gadi Eisenkot to form next government
Congress faces potential government shutdown
Democrats push for lower court judge confirmations
Challenges of implementing Medicare for All
Paraguay's former president arrested over bank scandal
Tech companies challenge California child safety law
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