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Oct 31, 2026 · 4m

Summary

With three days until the midterms, North Carolina closes voter registration while a close Senate race in Louisiana draws attention. A Texas grand jury has indicted an ICE officer for aggravated assault after hitting a construction worker with his car. Additionally, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham considers apologizing for Britain's role in the transatlantic slave trade, and the WNBA Finals conclude with a decisive Game 7 between the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream.

Topics discussed

NPR News Now introduction Voter registration deadlines and tips for midterms Close Senate race in Louisiana between Davis and Letlow Grand jury indicts ICE officer in hit-and-run case Daylight saving time ends overnight UK PM considers apology for transatlantic slave trade WNBA Finals Game 7 preview and market recap NPR Politics Podcast preview on midterm polls
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