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Nov 7, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR News Now covers speculation on whether President Trump will appoint a new Supreme Court justice before Democrats take control of the Senate. The episode also reports on Gina Hinojosa becoming Texas' first Latina governor and promising bipartisan cooperation. Additionally, it details Russian missile strikes on Kyiv, a major winter storm causing flooding in Gaza, and a Secret Service arrest near the White House.

Topics discussed

Speculation on potential late-term Supreme Court appointment Gina Hinojosa elected as Texas' first Latina governor Russian missile strikes cause blackouts in Kyiv Winter storm floods displacement sites in Gaza Secret Service arrests man with firearms near White House Rockefeller Center Christmas tree arrives in Manhattan Terry Gross announces Paul McCartney interview benefit
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