NPR News Now NPR News Now

1am ET, October 31 | The latest headlines from NPR

Oct 31, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This episode covers the surge in early voting ahead of the midterm elections, with President Trump campaigning in Florida, Iowa, and Kansas. It also reports on the indictment of a Texas ICE officer for hitting a construction worker with his car. Additionally, the segment discusses Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's push for Canada to become an associate member of the European Union and the closure of Russia's last major independent newspaper, Novaya Gazeta.

Topics discussed

Sponsor and show introduction Trump rallies in Florida ahead of midterms Surge in early voting for midterm elections ICE officer indicted for hitting worker in Texas Canada seeks EU associate membership Russian independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta closes Chemistry helps decipher ancient Egyptian mummification College football scores and results Sponsor: The Visitors play
Listen ad-free on Castria