5pm ET, November 07 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
Stephen Miller replaces Susie Wiles as White House Chief of Staff, drawing sharp criticism from Democrats ahead of their congressional takeover. The episode also covers the looming federal government shutdown, a likely impeachment vote for the Secretary of Defense, and the economic impacts of a potentially record-breaking El Nino. Additionally, reports detail ongoing hoax bomb threats disrupting European infrastructure and the hospitalization of Senator Chris Murphy following a stroke.
Topics discussed
Stephen Miller appointed White House Chief of Staff
Congress faces shutdown and DoS impeachment vote
El Nino impacts and the resulting economic effects
Hoax bomb threats disrupt European travel and media
Senator Chris Murphy recovers from stroke
Terry Gross announces Paul McCartney interview
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