1pm ET, October 27 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
This episode covers the final days of the US midterm election campaign, featuring President Trump’s comments on potential Democratic victories and voter fraud, alongside a report on the record-breaking $11.2 billion in campaign ad spending. The broadcast also details the Israeli general election, where Benjamin Netanyahu faces a close race against challenger Gadi Eisenkot. Additionally, the segment includes news on Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming meeting with abuse survivors in Latin America and the effort to serve invasive blue catfish in school cafeterias to protect the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem.
Topics discussed
Midterm campaign season and Trump's return to Texas
Trump's comments on working with Democrats and vetoes
Voter fraud concerns and noncitizen ballot lawsuit
Record-breaking $11 billion in campaign ad spending
Israeli election: Netanyahu vs. challenger and regional security
Pope Leo XIV to meet clergy abuse survivors in Latin America
Serving invasive blue catfish in schools to protect Chesapeake Bay
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