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Nov 1, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR News Now covers a major political twist in Michigan, where Congresswoman Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers over Democrat Abdul El-Sayed. The broadcast also reports that a federal judge blocked the Trump administration's attempt to interfere with Alaska Senate certification, while Senator Chris Murphy was hospitalized after suffering a stroke. Additional stories include President Trump's final midterm rallies in Iowa and Kansas, massive protests in New Delhi against election manipulation, and a class-action lawsuit against McDonald's over McRib ingredients.

Topics discussed

Michigan Senate race: Stevens endorses Republican Judge blocks Trump suit on Alaska Senate results Senator Chris Murphy hospitalized after stroke Trump campaigns in Iowa and Kansas New York City Marathon results Protests in New Delhi over election commissioner McDonald's McRib class-action lawsuit Sponsor message from Charles Schwab
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