1pm ET, October 27 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
President Trump returns to Texas amid midterm concerns, while a judge hears arguments on noncitizen ballot challenges. The election cycle has become the most expensive ever, with $11.22 billion spent on ads. In Israel, voters cast ballots in a close race that could end Benjamin Netanyahu's tenure. Pope Leo XIV plans to meet abuse survivors in Latin America, and schools in Maryland and Virginia are serving invasive blue catfish to protect the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem.
Topics discussed
Midterm campaign season and Trump's return to Texas
Trump comments on working with Democrats and vetoes
Voter fraud concerns and federal court arguments
Record-breaking campaign ad spending in midterms
Israeli election: Netanyahu vs. Gadi Eisenkot
Pope Leo XIV plans to meet abuse survivors in Latin America
Schools serving invasive blue catfish in Maryland and Virginia
Preview of Up First coverage for election week
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