12pm ET, October 29 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
NPR analyzes heavy ad spending in 70 competitive House districts ahead of the midterms, noting the impact of Trump administration unpopularity. The report also covers Israel’s election impasse, a major data breach exposing DHS employee records, and the ouster of a top Pentagon general. Additionally, the episode highlights a legal challenge to New York Attorney General Letitia James, persistent inflation, and the Milwaukee Brewers’ historic World Series victory.
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Heavy ad spending in 70 House races before midterms
Israel election results and potential coalition partners
Hackers expose DHS employee data; Pentagon general ousted
Court hearing on NY AG James in Cornell case
Economic data and Brewers win first World Series
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