Chapter 1: What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Corva Coleman.
Chapter 2: What legislation was passed regarding Jeffrey Epstein's files?
Congress has passed legislation intended to force the Justice Department to publish all files on late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. House Speaker Mike Johnson had held up the bill. Over the summer, he dismissed the House early for recess to delay a vote on it, but it passed the House yesterday after President Trump told Republicans to support it.
New Mexico Democratic Congresswoman Teresa Lega Fernandez was speaking to a bipartisan vigil when the bill passed the Senate.
Chapter 3: What do recent poll results indicate about the midterm elections?
And as many of us who are looking at our phones know that the Senate has passed the bill under unanimous consent.
President Trump has said he would sign it. The legislation instructs the Justice Department to publish the files in 30 days. Names of the victims and information about ongoing federal investigations of Epstein can be redacted. A new NPR-PBS News Marist poll is out today. It finds that ahead of next year's midterm elections, Democrats have a big advantage. NPR's Domenico Montanaro explains.
The more than 1,400 respondents were asked if the midterm elections took place today, which party's candidate would they vote for in their district?
Chapter 4: How has Texas responded to congressional district map changes?
Democrats came out 14 points ahead. That's a whopping lead. The last time it was that wide was eight years ago during President Trump's first term. In 2018, when Democrats won 40 seats and control of the House... Their edge was between 6 and 12 points. The only question is whether this advantage is coming too soon for the party. A year from now, the political landscape could look very different.
Chapter 5: What recent legal challenges have emerged in Texas regarding the Ten Commandments display?
But right now, Democrats have the upper hand. Domenico Montanaro, NPR News, Washington.
A federal appeals court panel has blocked a Texas effort to redraw its congressional district maps. President Trump had demanded this as a way to send up to five more Republican lawmakers to Congress. Texas officials have appealed. A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Texas law that requires displays of the Ten Commandments in state public schools.
The Texas Newsroom's Lucio Vasquez has more.
Chapter 6: What actions is the Trump administration taking regarding the education department?
U.S. District Judge Orlando Garcia says it would be, quote, impractical if not impossible to protect Texas students from unwelcome religious displays without blocking the law. The bill went into effect in September, but it's already sparked multiple legal challenges. Federal judges in separate cases have blocked the law for 25 school districts across Texas.
But in total, the state is home to just over 1,200 districts, and the rulings have mainly impacted the state's largest cities. Similar laws in Louisiana and Arkansas have also been struck down by federal courts. For NPR News, I'm Lucio Vasquez in Houston.
The Trump administration says it will move education department responsibilities to other agencies. Trump administration officials say this is part of their plan to limit the role of the education department. Critics in the move say only Congress has this authority. You're listening to NPR News. Officials in Ukraine say that Russia fired more missiles and drones overnight.
Chapter 7: What new Michelin star restaurants were recognized in Philadelphia and Boston?
At least 19 people have been killed and dozens of others wounded in western Ukraine. Russia hit a Ukrainian apartment building. The attacks were about 120 miles away from Ukraine's border with Poland. These attacks were so heavy... Poland temporarily closed some of its airspace. There's been a huge fire today in southwestern Japan. The blaze has burned at least 170 homes.
At least one person has been killed. For the first time last night, restaurants in Philadelphia and Boston became Michelin star destinations. The famous dining guide held an awards ceremony in Philadelphia last evening. Michelin officials have announced updates for their northeast cities. From member station WHYY, Julia Binswanger has more.
Michelin's undercover inspectors finally hit Philly and Boston. It's not that the two historic towns lacked star-worthy spots before. This is just the first time their tourism boards have paid for Michelin to come in. Chad and Hannah Williams, the team behind Philadelphia's Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and its newly minted Michelin star, were grateful that the guide is expanding. Here's Chad.
Because the talent is here, the chefs are here, the servers are here, the Soms are here. We just needed that light to shine on us so we can go forward.
In total, one Boston restaurant and three Philly restaurants received one Michelin star each. Sushi Show in New York was the only restaurant awarded three Michelin stars last night. For NPR News, I'm Julia Binswanger in Philadelphia.
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