10pm ET, October 28 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
This episode covers a federal judge's rejection of a Trump administration bid to halt California ballot processing, alongside an analysis of early voting trends leading up to the midterms. It also reports on the HHS decision to allow compounding pharmacies to produce six popular peptides and the death of labor rights activist Dolores Huerta at age 96. Additional stories include the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates, the rising cost of the Iran war, and the passing of actress Barbara Barry.
Topics discussed
Sponsorship and show introduction
Federal judge rejects Trump admin request on CA ballots
Analysis of early voting numbers and party splits
HHS allows compounding pharmacies to make banned peptides
Death of labor rights activist Dolores Huerta
Stocks rise after Fed holds rates; Iran war costs
Actress Barbara Barry dies at age 95
Mason-Dixon line chart goes up for auction
Closing remarks and sponsorship
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