3pm ET, October 26 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
NPR News Now covers Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s response to Trump’s attacks, ongoing efforts to redraw congressional districts, and the State Department’s stalled processing of immigrant visas despite a federal court ruling. The broadcast also reports on diplomatic talks in Iran involving Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey amid rising regional tensions, and notes that Egypt approved deploying troops to Saudi Arabia.
Topics discussed
Abdul El-Sayed responds to Trump attacks in Michigan
Midterm election strategies and redistricting pressures
Immigration visa ban compliance and State Department stalling
Saudi-Iran diplomatic talks and regional security tensions
Egypt deploys troops to Saudi Arabia
Star Trek actor Walter Koenig dies at 90
Genetically engineered military dogs startup Warhound
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