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Summary
This episode covers the aftermath of the U.S. midterm elections, highlighting outstanding Senate races in Alaska and Mississippi and the Texas GOP’s struggle to repair relations with Latino voters. It also reports on the election of Democratic socialist Nithya Rahman as Los Angeles mayor and First Lady Melania Trump’s hosting of Ukrainian and Russian officials to discuss a temporary ceasefire. Additional stories include impeachment hearings for Paraguay’s president and a stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs report.
Topics discussed
NPR News Now introduction
Outstanding Senate races in Alaska and Mississippi
Mississippi vote counting and mail-in ballot deadlines
Texas Republicans react to statewide losses
GOP strategy and Latino voter relations in Texas
Internal GOP debate on governing to the right
Nithya Raman wins Los Angeles mayoral race
LA voters' frustrations with homelessness and services
Melania Trump hosts Ukraine ceasefire officials
Humanitarian aid during Ukraine ceasefire pause
Paraguay impeachment hearings and bank collapse
US job growth and wage increases in October
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