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9pm ET, October 21 | The latest headlines from NPR
This NPR News Now episode covers President Trump’s claim that eased sanctions secured the release of American Stephen Hubbard from Russia, alongside…
8pm ET, October 21 | The latest headlines from NPR
President Trump claims he secured the release of a Michigan teacher from Russia without concessions, despite recent sanctions waivers.
7pm ET, October 21 | The latest headlines from NPR
NPR News Now covers President Trump’s release of American hostage Stephen Hubbard from Russia, his waiver of sanctions, and the resulting political backlash.
6pm ET, October 21 | The latest headlines from NPR
VP Vance defends GOP candidate Vivek Ramaswamy amid criticism of a controversial ad.
5pm ET, October 21 | The latest headlines from NPR
NPR News Now covers the release of American Stephen Hubbard from Russian custody and the detention of activists, including a congressional candidate, in the West Bank.
4pm ET, October 21 | The latest headlines from NPR
President Trump confirmed the release of former detainee Stephen Hubbard from Russia, a move coinciding with renewed peace talks.
3pm ET, October 21 | The latest headlines from NPR
This hour covers political tensions in Ohio, where JD Vance defends Vivek Ramaswamy’s controversial ad against Amy Acton.
2pm ET, October 21 | The latest headlines from NPR
NPR News Now covers Democrats drawing on historical Prairie populism to target deep red states, while reporting on Israeli forces detaining activists during a West Bank olive harvest.
1pm ET, October 21 | The latest headlines from NPR
Ohio’s Ramaswamy faces backlash over an attack ad using his opponent’s estranged mother, while Ukraine condemns US praise of Russia after a diplomatic meeting.
12pm ET, October 21 | The latest headlines from NPR
President Trump campaigned in South Carolina and North Carolina, while Russian President Putin released American prisoner Stephen Hubbard following diplomatic talks.
11am ET, October 21 | The latest headlines from NPR
This NPR News Now episode covers President Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff’s meetings with Putin and Zelensky, alongside the release of a jailed American.
10am ET, October 21 | The latest headlines from NPR
Israeli forces detained activists, including Brad Lander, during an olive harvest in the West Bank.
9am ET, October 21 | The latest headlines from NPR
President Trump campaigns in South Carolina and North Carolina, where he surprisingly conceded that his nominee is likely to lose.
8am ET, October 21 | The latest headlines from NPR
This episode covers the release of American Stephen Hubbard from Russia amid US-Russia peace talks, the mass detention of activists during a West…
7am ET, October 21 | The latest headlines from NPR
President Trump campaigned in South Carolina and tied Camp Lejeune settlement funds to election outcomes, while also announcing the release of American prisoner Stephen Hubbard from Russia.
6am ET, October 21 | The latest headlines from NPR
This episode covers Steve Witkoff’s diplomatic meetings in Russia and Norway regarding Ukraine, alongside President Trump’s campaign stops in the South.
5am ET, October 21 | The latest headlines from NPR
NPR News Now covers President Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff’s talks with Putin in St.
4am ET, October 21 | The latest headlines from NPR
President Trump campaigns in North Carolina ahead of midterms, while the Trump administration launches a new federal education voucher program facing mixed reactions from governors.
3am ET, October 21 | The latest headlines from NPR
This episode covers President Trump’s aggressive unilateralism and midterm campaign strategy, alongside his strained relations with Ukraine and upcoming talks with Russia.
2am ET, October 21 | The latest headlines from NPR
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1am ET, October 21 | The latest headlines from NPR
President Trump campaigned in North Carolina to support Republican Senate candidate Michael Watley ahead of the midterms.
12am ET, October 21 | The latest headlines from NPR
Ukraine's President Zelensky reports resumed early warning systems against Russian missiles following a call with Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
11pm ET, October 20 | The latest headlines from NPR
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10pm ET, October 20 | The latest headlines from NPR
President Trump campaigned in North Carolina for Senate candidate Michael Watley and announced a new federal whistleblower program offering rewards for fraud reports.
9pm ET, October 20 | The latest headlines from NPR
This NPR News Now update covers Ukraine's urgent need for Patriot missiles, which are currently stuck in Pentagon approval.
8pm ET, October 20 | The latest headlines from NPR
This NPR News Now episode covers SpaceX's record-breaking AI revenue and Elon Musk's merger talks with Tesla.
7pm ET, October 20 | The latest headlines from NPR
President Trump announced a $25 million reward for reporting government fraud, while Vice President Vance declined to endorse Netanyahu ahead of Israeli elections.
6pm ET, October 20 | The latest headlines from NPR
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5pm ET, October 20 | The latest headlines from NPR
President Trump announced a $25 million federal whistleblower program and plans to spend over $400 million on midterm elections, while U.
4pm ET, October 20 | The latest headlines from NPR
With two weeks until the midterms, Republicans are doubling down on conservative states while Trump campaigns in the South and boasts of his unilateral executive actions.
3pm ET, October 20 | The latest headlines from NPR
The White House launches a $25 million tip program to combat fraud ahead of midterms, while rising beef prices and import policies threaten to sway key races in Iowa and other states.
2pm ET, October 20 | The latest headlines from NPR
NPR News Now covers Ukraine's urgent need for Patriot missiles, currently stalled at the Pentagon, and a pivotal Montana House race where a populist Democrat aims to flip a key seat.
1pm ET, October 20 | The latest headlines from NPR
The White House launches a $25 million tipster program to combat fraud, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth makes a secret visit to Israel amid rising tensions with Iran.
12pm ET, October 20 | The latest headlines from NPR
Ukraine's dwindling Patriot missile supply and delayed transfers from the U.
11am ET, October 20 | The latest headlines from NPR
NPR News Now covers President Trump’s midterm campaign stops in Kansas and North Carolina, where he announced an $8 billion farmer payment program.
10am ET, October 20 | The latest headlines from NPR
President Trump campaigns in Kansas and North Carolina while promising $8 billion in diesel aid to farmers and suspending sanctions on Russian diesel.
9am ET, October 20 | The latest headlines from NPR
President Trump campaigned in Kansas and announced an $8 billion farmer fuel program, while Defense Secretary Hegseth secretly met with Netanyahu amid rising tensions over potential strikes on Iran.
8am ET, October 20 | The latest headlines from NPR
NPR News Now covers the DOJ’s lawsuit against California residents over alleged voter fraud, Trump’s campaign stops in Kansas supporting Senator Roger Marshall, and violent riots in Milan and France.
7am ET, October 20 | The latest headlines from NPR
President Trump campaigns in Kansas and North Carolina ahead of midterms, while Saudi Arabia cancels its major investment forum amid Houthi attacks.
6am ET, October 20 | The latest headlines from NPR
President Trump campaigned in Kansas, announced an $8 billion diesel aid program, and suspended sanctions on Russian diesel.
5am ET, October 20 | The latest headlines from NPR
The Justice Department charged 28 California green card holders with illegal voting, a move critics deem minor given the state's 23 million registered voters.
4am ET, October 20 | The latest headlines from NPR
President Trump links French riots to US election stakes while campaigning in Kansas, where Senator Roger Marshall faces a tight race.
3am ET, October 20 | The latest headlines from NPR
President Trump campaigned in Kansas to support Republican Senator Roger Marshall, warning against a potential Democratic Senate takeover.
2am ET, October 20 | The latest headlines from NPR
Senators discuss degraded Starlink services with Zelensky after Trump waived Russia sanctions and proposed a trilateral meeting with Xi and Putin.
1am ET, October 20 | The latest headlines from NPR
President Trump campaigned in Kansas, linking U.
12am ET, October 20 | The latest headlines from NPR
California leaders push back against federal charges alleging 28 green card holders committed voter fraud, while France grapples with violent nationwide protests and an overnight curfew.
11pm ET, October 19 | The latest headlines from NPR
This episode covers the Texas Senate race, where Democrat James Tallarico uses football-themed outreach to challenge Republican incumbent Ken Paxton.
10pm ET, October 19 | The latest headlines from NPR
NPR News Now covers President Trump’s criticism of Zelensky and his endorsement of Netanyahu, who promises to target Iran if re-elected.
9pm ET, October 19 | The latest headlines from NPR
This episode covers President Trump’s potential trilateral meeting with Chinese and Russian leaders, his criticism of Ukrainian President Zelensky,…
8pm ET, October 19 | The latest headlines from NPR
NPR News Now covers President Trump’s consideration of a trilateral meeting with China and Russia to end the Ukraine war, alongside the Supreme…