3am ET, November 05 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
NPR News Now covers the aftermath of the midterm elections, highlighting the unexpectedly competitive Mississippi Senate race and the ongoing count in Alaska. The segment details the Democratic agenda for the new Congress, including plans to investigate Elon Musk and Trump-era corruption, as well as Hakeem Jeffries' bid to become the first Black House Speaker. Additionally, the report notes that Democrats will hold a majority of state governorships for the first time since 2010 and covers a $7.35 billion settlement by 3M regarding PFAS contamination from firefighting foam.
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Mississippi Senate race results pending
Alaska Senate race and ranked choice voting
Democratic priorities for new Congress
Potential investigations into Elon Musk
Democrats gain majority of state governorships
3M settles PFAS firefighting foam claims
Pope Leo's upcoming trip to Latin America
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