7pm ET, October 21 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
NPR News Now covers President Trump’s release of American hostage Stephen Hubbard from Russia, his waiver of sanctions, and the resulting political backlash. The report also details the detention of New York candidate Brad Lander in the West Bank and Democrats’ renewed focus on deep red states like Nebraska. Additionally, the segment highlights Trump’s record-breaking $277 million in midterm spending, North Korea’s resumption of border propaganda, and new research on psilocybin’s anti-inflammatory effects.
Topics discussed
Trump envoy praises Putin after US hostage release
Trump defends sanctions waiver and Hubbard release
Background on Stephen Hubbard and war deal prospects
Israeli forces detain NY candidate in West Bank
Democrats embrace prairie populism in red states
Trump groups spend over $277M for midterms
North Korea resumes border propaganda broadcasts
Study links psilocybin to reduced inflammation
First person to swim entire California coastline
Up First preview: Midterm election coverage
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