2am ET, November 08 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
This episode covers the upcoming lame duck congressional session, where Republicans face challenges passing key legislation before Democrats take control in January. It also reports on the Justice Department's intervention in a Texas lawsuit against Planned Parenthood and Israel's decision to task Gadi Eisenkot with forming the next government. Additionally, the segment explores the economic impacts of a potentially record-breaking El Nino and the discovery of a rare baby right whale off the coast of Quebec.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Charles Schwab
Lame duck Congress and legislative challenges
DOJ intervention in Texas Planned Parenthood lawsuit
Planned Parenthood response to legal battle
Gadi Eisenkot tapped to form Israeli government
El Nino impacts and the 'El Nino economy'
Discovery of baby right whale off Quebec
Right whale population update and sign-off
Sponsor: Open Door
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