Chapter 1: What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Dan Ronan.
Chapter 2: What progress has been made on ending the war in Ukraine?
In a post on social media, President Trump said great progress has been made on ending the war in Ukraine, and he is sending his envoy, Steve Witkoff, to Moscow. From Kiev, NPR's Eleanor Beardsley reports the Secretary of the Army, Dan Driscoll, is being dispatched to speak to the Ukrainians.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy agreed that the talks in Geneva had produced an acceptable peace framework to work from during a video address to 36 allied nations Tuesday.
And I'm ready to meet with President Trump and there are sensitive points to discuss and we think that the presence of European leaders could be helpful.
Sensitive points include the status of partially Russian-occupied areas of eastern Ukraine and security guarantees after the war. Zelensky said Kyiv had shot down 22 Russian missiles and more than 400 drones overnight.
And as long as Russia has not taken real steps to shut down its war machine... He said no one can take its claims to want peace seriously.
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Chapter 3: What is the current status of the U.S. federal deficit?
Eleanor Beardsley in PR News, Kyiv.
A month into the new fiscal year, the federal government is already deep in the red. NPR's Scott Horsley reports the government ran a deficit of $284 billion in October.
Tax collections were higher in October than they were a year ago, partly because that was the due date for taxpayers who got an extension last April as a result of the Los Angeles wildfires.
Chapter 4: How many Americans are traveling for Thanksgiving this year?
Government spending, however, grew even more despite the federal shutdown, which delayed some payments last month. One of the government's biggest expenses was interest on the federal debt, which topped $100 billion in October, more than the government spent on the military. Tariff collections have more than quadrupled from a year ago, as importers paid $33 billion in tariffs last month.
But that didn't begin to narrow the deficit. Corporate tax collections were lower than they would have been without the Republican tax cut and spending bill passed during the summer. Scott Horsley, NPR News, Washington.
Chapter 5: What are the implications of Mayor Bowser not seeking a fourth term?
Tens of millions of Americans are beginning their Thanksgiving travel today with highways, airports, and train stations packed. AAA is forecasting 82 million people will travel. That's an increase of 1.6 million people from last year. Meanwhile, the FAA says when it comes to air travel, this will be the busiest Thanksgiving in 15 years.
Chapter 6: What recent developments involve ICE arrests and their impact?
At Charlotte Douglas International Airport, that airport is expecting nearly 2 million travelers between now and Monday. Ralph Lopez-Menas is with American Airlines that operates a hub there.
Our flight crews to our customer service agents to our technical operations team caring for our fleet, it's all hands on deck. We prepare for holiday periods like this for an entire year.
Transportation Secretary Duffy says the air traffic controlling system is stabilized now that the federal government shutdown is over. You're listening to NPR News. Washington, D.C. 's Mayor Muriel Bowser today announced she will not seek a fourth term. Bowser has been Washington's mayor since 2015. Her term will end January the 2nd of 2027.
In a statement with her announcement, Bowser said she's been honored to serve with the dedicated city executives and frontline workers who keep this city thriving every day. She also cited accomplishments during her time in office, including improving the city's school system and billions spent on infrastructure. U.S.
Press Secretary at the White House Carolyn Leavitt now has a personal tie to the ICE arrests that are sweeping the country. Her nephew's mother was arrested by agents earlier this month in Revere, Massachusetts. From member station WBUR in Boston, Simone Rios reports.
Levitt's brother, Michael Levitt, shares a child with a Brazilian woman named Bruna Ferreira. Her family said the couple separated a decade ago. Two weeks ago, ICE agents arrested Ferreira and sent her to a facility in Louisiana. Department of Homeland Security spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin says Ferreira overstayed a tourist visa and was once arrested for battery.
Under President Trump and Secretary Nome, all individuals unlawfully present in the United States are subject to deportation.
Ferreira's family says she has deferred action immigration status and she's a hardworking person who helps those in need. For NPR News, I'm Simone Rios.
Indonesia's capital city, Jakarta, is now the most populated city in the world with 42 million residents. That's according to a new U.N. report. I'm Dan Ronan, NPR News. Support?
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