5pm ET, October 28 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
This episode covers President Trump's criticism of Alaska Senate candidate Mary Peltola and the final week of campaigning across key states. It also reports on the expansion of the 287(g) immigration enforcement program, the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady, and a study linking LA wildfire smoke to high lead exposure. Additionally, the segment highlights a Harris poll on adults buying toys for stress relief and South Africa's record-breaking test run of the world's longest freight train.
Topics discussed
Trump criticizes Peltola over name-recruitment report
Midterm campaign strategies and Obama rally in Atlanta
Report on expansion of 287g immigration program
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady
Study finds high lead exposure in LA fire smoke
Poll: Adults increasingly buying toys for fun
South Africa tests world's longest freight train
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