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What does the newly released DHS email reveal about election jurisdiction language assistance?
Live from NPR News, I'm Lakshmi Singh. NPR has acquired an internal Department of Homeland Security email. That raises new questions about the Trump administration's election plans. NPR's Miles Parks reports the email is heavily redacted, but it contains a list of election jurisdictions. that offer ballot materials in different languages.
The email shows an exchange among DHS personnel, including the department's point person, on rooting out voter fraud. Attached to the email is a list of counties and states that offer election materials and ballots in non-English languages. It was shared alongside a Justice Department checklist outlining requirements for prosecution of voting crimes. Nothing in the document alludes to enforcement activity at the locations mentioned, and it's against federal law. For armed federal agents to be at the polls. But its release comes at a time when Democrats are worried about the Trump administration's plans. Two different coalitions of civil rights groups have filed suit to stop DHS from deploying agents to the polls, something that DHS Secretary Mark Wayne Mullen didn't rule out earlier this month.
Miles Parks, NPR News, Washington.
Early voting is underway in Virginia. The Commonwealth joins a handful of states where registered voters can cast a ballot in person ahead of election day november third. Voters will decide the outcome of Senate and US House races in Virginia as they and voters nationwide determine the overall makeup of the next Congress.
How are early voting and ballot measures shaping the upcoming Virginia elections?
Three constitutional amendments are also on the ballot in Virginia. They address reproductive rights, same sex marriage, and Restoration of voting rights for convicted felons who've served their time. Members of NATO are sounding the alarm about escalating threats from Russia. The president of France told reporters today. That the Russian government had allegedly intensified hybrid threats against his country President Emmanuel Macron says he is ordering the government to increase protections of France's defense sites and critical infrastructure. In Poland, Prime Minister Donald Tusk is also warning of a Russian strike on countries that support Ukraine. Here's Esme Nicholson.
Addressing Polish lawmakers on Thursday, Tusk said Russia intends to fire drones or missiles into NATO territory and then claim they are accidental in order to test NATO resolve.
Why are NATO members warning about escalating Russian hybrid threats?
He stressed that there is nothing to suggest an invasion, but signalled that Poland is about to face a real test of its its commitment to Ukraine. Tusk appealed for unity within Poland and NATO to guarantee a resolute response to any attacks. He also underscored Poland's own commitment to the alliance's defense. For MPR News, I Mesmi Nicholson in Berlin. The Oracle of
Omaha is handing over the reins. Warren Buffett has stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway for the first time since nineteen seventy. However, Buffett is still expected to remain involved as chairman emeritus. This is NPR News. A federal judge in California sentenced a former Syrian official to sixty years in prison and Pierre's Ryan Lucas reports.
What warnings did Poland’s Prime Minister give about potential Russian strikes on NATO territory?
Premier Ousman al Sheikh was a high ranking official in the government of former Syrian dictator Bashar al Assad. From two thousand five to two thousand eight, Al Sheikh was in charge of a notorious prison near Syria's capital, Damascus. At trial in March, the jury heard evidence that Al Sheikh ordered and took part in the torture of prisoners at the facility, including beatings with fists and cables. Evidence also indicated that inmates were hung from the ceiling by their wrists for long periods of time. Al Sheikh, who is now seventy four years old, was also convicted of lying about his role in the torture at the prison. When he applied for a visa to come to the United States in twenty twenty. Ryan Lucas, NPR News, Washington.
Two point six percent fewer home projects broke around in August from the month before. More on this from NPR Stephen Basaha.
How will Warren Buffett’s step‑down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman affect the company’s future?
Why is construction slowing down? Let's count the reasons. Mortgage rates at almost 7% lowers the demand for new homes.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
What does the newly released DHS email reveal about election jurisdiction language assistance?
0:01–1:28
2
How are early voting and ballot measures shaping the upcoming Virginia elections?
1:28–2:23
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Why are NATO members warning about escalating Russian hybrid threats?
2:23–3:08
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What warnings did Poland’s Prime Minister give about potential Russian strikes on NATO territory?
3:08–3:56
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How will Warren Buffett’s step‑down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman affect the company’s future?
3:56–4:38
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What were the crimes and sentencing details for former Syrian official Ousman al‑Sheikh?
4:38–5:03