10pm ET, November 04 | The latest headlines from NPR
Nov 5, 2026 · 4m
Summary
This episode covers the political fallout from the midterm elections, including President Trump’s shifting stance on the Iran war and House Speaker Mike Johnson’s resignation. It also details the Congressional Hispanic Caucus’s record membership and the unexpectedly competitive, unresolved Senate race in Mississippi. Additionally, the report highlights market reactions to the election results, ongoing Russian attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure, and the complex coalition-building process in Israel following its recent election.
Topics discussed
Trump on Iran war and midterm election results
House Speaker Mike Johnson steps down from leadership
Congressional Hispanic Caucus reaches record membership
Mississippi Senate race remains too close to call
US stocks surge following election results
Russian attacks on Ukraine infrastructure and Brussels meeting
Israel begins government formation process after election
Idaho voters select official state gun
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