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Oct 27, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR News Now covers the U.S. midterm elections, noting a Democratic advantage in polls but cautioning that Senate races remain toss-ups. The report also details new criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey and the unlawful firing of his daughter. Internationally, Israelis vote in a close race that threatens Prime Minister Netanyahu's hold on power, while British prosecutors charge two men with national security offenses. Additionally, Pope Leo is medically cleared to travel to South America, and the WNBA Finals Game 6 is rescheduled to a larger arena in Atlanta.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Google Workspace with Gemini Midterm Election: Democrats lead in House polls Senate race analysis and toss-up states DOJ charges former FBI Director James Comey Israel elections: Netanyahu faces close race UK charges two men on national security offenses Pope Leo cleared to travel after lung cancer surgery WNBA Finals Game 6 moved to larger arena Transition to next segment Sponsor: Charles Schwab Choiceology podcast
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