11am ET, November 03 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
President Trump announced the U.S. will stop providing funding to Israel, while flood warnings in Florida have prompted emergency declarations and polling station relocations ahead of the midterms. The episode also covers the potential for a delayed result in Alaska’s Senate race due to ranked-choice voting and slow mail delivery. Additionally, First Lady Melania Trump is set to host Ukrainian and Russian officials following a ceasefire, and an investigation reveals thousands of veterans are facing higher mortgage costs after the VA canceled a loan modification program.
Topics discussed
Trump announces end of U.S. funding for Israel
Florida flood warnings and polling station moves
Election integrity and concerns over ICE at polls
Alaska Senate race and ranked choice voting delays
Melania Trump hosts Ukraine and Russia officials
VA loan modifications raise costs for veterans
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