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Nov 2, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR News Now covers the surge in early voting for the midterms, noting competitive races despite Republican advantages. The episode reports on the political fallout in Michigan after Haley Stevens endorsed a Republican, as well as the DOJ’s Supreme Court challenge regarding California voter rolls. Additionally, it details a fatal business jet crash in Palm Beach and Arab states’ diplomatic efforts to prevent further U.S. attacks on Iran, alongside a decline in ACA marketplace enrollment.

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Sponsor: Wealthfront NPR News Now Introduction Midterm election early voting and voter sentiment Haley Stevens endorses Republican in Michigan DOJ challenges California voter rolls in Supreme Court Palm Beach business jet crash investigation Arab states urge diplomacy amid US-Iran tensions ACA marketplace open enrollment and enrollment drop Sponsor: Amazon Business
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