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Oct 27, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR News Now covers Israel's pivotal post-war election, with polls showing opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot ahead of Prime Minister Netanyahu. The report also details new criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey and highlights Vice President J.D. Vance's campaign stop in Montana's competitive 1st Congressional District. Additionally, the episode addresses a federal court hearing regarding California voter rolls, Pope Leo's recovery from lung cancer, and the Milwaukee Brewers' commanding lead in the World Series.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Capital One Venture X Card Israel election: Netanyahu vs. Eisenkot New criminal charges against James Comey Montana congressional race and JD Vance visit California voter rolls and DOJ lawsuit Pope Leo cleared to travel after lung surgery Milwaukee Brewers lead World Series 3-0 Sponsor: Certified Financial Planners
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