3pm ET, October 29 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
NPR News Now covers the U.S. economy's 3.4% growth and rising inflation ahead of the midterm elections, alongside the political controversy in Alaska involving a potential spoiler candidate. The broadcast also details a Super El Nino forecast for a warmer, wetter winter, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's removal of a top general, and a lawsuit challenging the Department of Education's handling of student loan forgiveness for closed schools.
Topics discussed
NPR News Now introduction
US GDP growth and inflation ahead of midterms
Alaska Senate race and Dan Sullivan confusion
Super El Nino and winter weather forecast
US stocks trading lower
Pentagon ousts Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia
Lawsuit over student loan discharge rules
Bird jet lag study and Up First promo
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