The Trump administration has said it could begin construction immediately after Thursday's vote. All eyes are now on the federal judge who has been asked to block it.

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These are the races in the House and Senate that haven't been called yet

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These are the races in the House and Senate that haven't been called yet

Democrats are poised to have a strong majority in the upcoming Congress. The final numbers are still being determined. Here's where things stand in the races that are waiting to be called by the AP.

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Melania Trump touts rare agreement she brokered between Russia and Ukraine

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Melania Trump touts rare agreement she brokered between Russia and Ukraine

The six-day pause from the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky comes as the administration ramps up efforts to secure an agreement to end the war in Ukraine.

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How North Carolina Democrats flipped several House seats in historically GOP districts

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How North Carolina Democrats flipped several House seats in historically GOP districts

All of these seats were in districts redrawn in 2023 to favor Republican candidates.

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Iran's response to midterm results / The blame game / Risks and opportunities : Sources & Methods

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Iran's response to midterm results / The blame game / Risks and opportunities : Sources & Methods

A blue tsunami? A blue earthquake? A blue avalanche? What will the Democratic trouncing mean for President Trump’s ambitions overseas? And, why is Tehran paying such close attention to the change-up on Capitol Hill? Host Mary Louise Kelly speaks with NPR International Correspondent Aya Batrawy and NPR Pentagon Correspondent Tom Bowman about what the historic win for the Democrats means for the world, including Iran and the war there. Email the show at [email protected] public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include archive access and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.

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Despite the hardships of war, Iran’s rulers still have a base of support : State of the World from NPR

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Despite the hardships of war, Iran’s rulers still have a base of support : State of the World from NPR

Iran is bracing for the possibility of another round of U.S. and Israeli attacks now that the midterm elections are over. The war has driven inflation to almost 90 percent in Iran and has also damaged natural gas infrastructure, forcing people to conserve energy as winter sets in or face higher prices. But despite all these hardships many Iranians still support the Islamic Republic. We hear from some of them.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.

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Head of Justice Department office on Civil Rights resigns

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Head of Justice Department office on Civil Rights resigns

The head of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, Harmeet Dhillon, is out after 18 tumultuous months in charge.

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Discursive Verses: Is 'Spend Dat' the best financial indicator of America's grift economy?

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Discursive Verses: Is 'Spend Dat' the best financial indicator of America's grift economy?

NPR Music culture critic and reporter Rodney Carmichael ruminates on the latest in rap culture. This week: How Yung Miami's summer bop became a sweeping indictment.

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Russell Brand is convicted of rape, and judge says he'll get a prison term

A prosecutor described Brand as a ruthless, calculating, manipulative "sexual predator." Brand, 51, denied the charges, saying he had never forced anyone to do something against their will.

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Teens worldwide aren't getting enough exercise -- especially girls

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Teens worldwide aren't getting enough exercise -- especially girls

A new study looks at the recommended amount of daily exercise for adolescents — and how few are getting it.

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Sen. Gillibrand says Democrats must end Iran war, hold Trump accountable. But how?

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Sen. Gillibrand says Democrats must end Iran war, hold Trump accountable. But how?

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand spoke with Morning Edition about Democrats' priorities, from lowering costs to ending the Iran war. But questions remain about how they'll deliver.

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