7am ET, November 09 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
The lame-duck Congress faces critical deadlines for government funding and the National Defense Authorization Act, while a push for an impeachment vote against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth gains traction. President Trump’s appointment of Stephen Miller as chief of staff has drawn sharp criticism from incoming House Democrats. Pope Leo XIV is in Argentina, criticizing the nation’s austerity policies and urging caution on AI adoption.
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Lame duck Congress returns to Capitol Hill
Government funding and defense bill deadlines
Push for impeachment of Secretary Hegseth
Stephen Miller's new role as Chief of Staff
Pope Leo arrives in Argentina
Pope criticizes Argentina's austerity and AI policies
China denies spying on NVIDIA CEO
Privacy concerns with AI chatbots
Death of last Shaker community member
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