NPR News Now NPR News Now

2pm ET, November 04 | The latest headlines from NPR

Nov 4, 2026 · 4m

Summary

Following the Republican losses in the midterm elections, President Trump defended his Iran strategy while Democrats, led by incoming House Judiciary Committee Chair Jamie Raskin, signaled plans for aggressive oversight and subpoenas. The report also covers the election of Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, Russia's continued reliance on Trump for Ukraine peace efforts despite congressional shifts, and Israel's parliamentary results. Additionally, the segment highlights a World Health Organization study on adolescent inactivity and a significant surge in U.S. stock markets.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Capital One Saver Card Trump acknowledges war cost GOP midterms Trump discusses White House ballroom renovations Exit polls show voter dissatisfaction Jamie Raskin to chair House Judiciary Committee Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan seat Russia expects Trump to continue Ukraine peace efforts Israel forms new government after election WHO report on adolescent physical activity U.S. stocks rise sharply Sponsor: Thumbtack
Listen ad-free on Castria