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Oct 20, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This episode covers the Texas Senate race, where Democrat James Tallarico uses football-themed outreach to challenge Republican incumbent Ken Paxton. It also details the Trump administration's escalating legal conflict with California over voter rolls, including charges against 28 green card holders. Additionally, the report examines the Supreme Court's rejection of an appeal by 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and the ongoing legal battle over Trump's plans to renovate a Washington, D.C. golf course.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Schwab and NPR News Now intro Texas Senate race: Tallarico's football-themed campaign DOJ charges 28 green card holders in California voter roll dispute Supreme Court rejects 9/11 mastermind's appeal on plea deal Legal battle over Trump's DC golf course renovation plans Paris curfew and Japan's Mars mission launch Sponsor: Certified Financial Planners
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