5am ET, October 06 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
With midterms four weeks away, polls show Democrats holding a significant trust advantage on health care costs, while President Trump shifts to privately funding his campaign ads. The hour also covers a new executive order easing diesel fuel restrictions, the approved firing squad execution of former Army Major Nidal Hassan, and Pennsylvania surpassing 1,000 measles cases. Additionally, New York and Illinois attorneys general are investigating Trajector Medical for fraudulently charging veterans for disability benefits assistance.
Topics discussed
Midterm election outlook and Trump's diesel fuel executive order
Poll shows Democrats lead on voter trust for health care costs
Trump takes over payment for taxpayer-funded TV ads
Nidal Hassan to be executed by firing squad for Fort Hood shooting
Pennsylvania measles outbreak surpasses 1,000 cases
Fraud allegations against veteran disability benefits company Trajector
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