3am ET, November 04 | The latest headlines from NPR
Nov 4, 2026 · 4m
Summary
NPR News Now covers the sweeping Democratic victories in the midterm elections, highlighting key Senate upsets in Texas, Michigan, and other states that resulted in full Democratic control of Congress. The report details the implications of this divided government for President Trump's final two years, including potential investigations and legislative conflicts. Additionally, the episode features historic wins for Keisha Lance Bottoms in Georgia and Deb Haaland in New Mexico, marking significant milestones for representation in state leadership.
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Sponsor: Google Workspace with Gemini
Midterm election results: Democrats take Congress
Texas Senate upset: Tallarico defeats Paxton
Michigan Senate race: El-Sayed defeats Rogers
Other Senate flips and pending results
House of Representatives: Democrats win control
Divided government and potential investigations
Georgia: Keisha Lance Bottoms elected governor
Other historic firsts in state governor races
Economic outlook: Job openings increase
Sponsor: Prolon fasting mimicking diet
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