1am ET, November 04 | The latest headlines from NPR
Nov 4, 2026 · 4m
Summary
NPR News Now reports that Democrats have secured a major political victory, flipping control of both the House and Senate in the midterm elections. The broadcast highlights historic firsts, including the election of the first Black woman governor and the first Native American woman governor, alongside President Trump's reaction to the Republican losses. The episode also covers flooding in Colorado and Utah that disrupted voting, and upcoming U.S.-led peace talks between Russia and Ukraine scheduled for Abu Dhabi.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Charles Schwab
Midterm election overview and Alaska race
House Democratic gains and Hakeem Jeffries
Senate flips and Kansas upset
Historic firsts in Georgia and New Mexico
Trump reaction to South Carolina loss
Flooding impacts voting in Colorado and Utah
Ukraine-Russia peace talks in UAE
Melania Trump hosts Ukraine-Russia meeting
Canada bans Russia from Junior Hockey
Sponsor: Midi Health
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