NPR News: 11-05-2025 3AM EST

Summary

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NPR News Now – November 5, 2025, 3AM EST

Host: Shea Stevens
Duration: 5 minutes
Main Theme:
A concise roundup of the latest U.S. political election outcomes, major incidents, public health alerts, and significant Supreme Court developments.

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Election Results and Political Shifts

Timestamps: 00:18 – 02:03

• NYC Mayoral Election:

  • Zoram Mamdani, a Socialist Democrat, wins the New York City mayor's race.
    • Defeats former Governor Andrew Cuomo (Independent) and Curtis Sliwa (Republican radio host).
    • Source: Associated Press.

• New Jersey Governor Race:

  • Mikey Sherrill (Democrat) secures victory.
    • Sherrill celebrates in Newark, addressing a jubilant crowd:

      “Wow, they always say we're loud, but man, with this vote, you guys just scream from the rooftop.”
      — Unnamed supporter, [00:44]

    • Sherrill thanks Republican opponent Jack Cittarelli, who was endorsed by President Trump ([00:54]).

• Virginia Governor Race:

  • Abigail Spanberger (Democrat, former Congresswoman, CIA Veteran) wins, becoming the first woman to govern Virginia.
    • Defeats Winsome Sears (Republican Lt. Gov.), who did not have a personal Trump endorsement ([00:54]).

• California Ballot Measure (Proposition 50):

  • Voters pass Prop 50, which benefits Democrats—expected to yield five more congressional seats in the midterms ([01:28]).
    • Marissa Lagos (KQED) reports this is a major win for Governor Gavin Newsom:

      “Speaking Tuesday night, Newsom said Prop 50 was about holding Trump accountable.”

    • Governor Andy Beshear acknowledges supporters:

      “I want to thank everybody that stood up not just for our democracy, but but stood up for those that have feel bullied and intimidated.”
      — Andy Beshear, [01:52]

    • Republicans condemn the measure as “anti-democratic,” raising concerns about loss of representation ([02:03]).

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Major Incident: UPS Cargo Plane Crash in Kentucky

Timestamps: 02:13 – 03:08

• Crash Details:

  • UPS cargo plane crashes near Louisville airport Tuesday; at least 7 dead, 11 injured.
  • NPR’s Joel Rose reports:
    • Governor Andy Beshear:

      “Anybody who has seen the images and the video know how violent this crash.” — [02:35]

    • The plane (McDonnell Douglas MD-11) was headed to Honolulu, loaded with 38,000 gallons of jet fuel.
    • Video shows the left engine burning, culminating in a massive explosion after failed takeoff.

• Response & Investigation:

  • NTSB to lead investigation; uncertain fate of the 3 crew members.

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Economic & Market Updates

Timestamps: 03:08 – 03:13

• Financial Markets:
  • U.S. futures and Asia-Pacific markets trending lower in after-hours trading.

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Public Health: Listeria Outbreak

Timestamps: 03:13 – 04:05

• Outbreak Details:
  • CDC links 6 deaths and 27 illnesses in 18 states to a listeria outbreak from prepared pasta meals.
    • Outbreak began in June; products sold nationwide under Home Chef (Kroger) and Marketside (Walmart) brands.
    • Affected: Ready-to-eat chicken fettuccine alfredo (manufacturer: Fresh Realm).
  • Major product recalls in effect.

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Supreme Court Preview: Trump Tariff Case

Timestamps: 04:05 – 04:44

• Hearing Focus:
  • Supreme Court to debate if President Trump had authority under the International Economic Powers Act (IEPA) to unilaterally impose tariffs.
  • Nina Totenberg (NPR Legal Reporter):

    “The president argues that under the statute, he's entitled to set tariffs by himself ... Business owners and literally thousands of organizations are challenging that claim, noting that the statute nowhere uses the word tariffs.” — [04:05]

  • IEPA’s 50-year history has never been interpreted to grant such power.

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Obituary: Former Vice President Dick Cheney

Timestamps: 04:44 – 04:57

• Passing of Dick Cheney:
  • Cheney dies at age 84.
    • Served as Vice President to George W. Bush; regarded as key figure in post-9/11 “war on terror.”

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Notable Quotes

• “Wow, they always say we're loud, but man, with this vote, you guys just scream from the rooftop.”
  — Unnamed supporter at Mikey Sherrill’s victory event, [00:44]

• “I want to thank everybody that stood up not just for our democracy, but but stood up for those that have feel bullied and intimidated.”
  — Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, [01:52]

• “Anybody who has seen the images and the video know how violent this crash.”
  — Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, [02:35]

• “The president argues that under the statute, he's entitled to set tariffs by himself ... Business owners and literally thousands of organizations are challenging that claim, noting that the statute nowhere uses the word tariffs.”
  — Nina Totenberg, [04:05]

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Summary

This rapid news update highlights a transformative election night with sweeping Democratic wins in major gubernatorial and mayoral contests, a significant California ballot win for congressional Democrats, a deadly aviation disaster in Kentucky, a national public health warning on recalled prepared foods, a looming Supreme Court test of presidential powers regarding tariffs, and the passing of a consequential former Vice President. Each segment presents emerging political, safety, health, and legal stories shaping the national agenda.

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Transcript

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[NPR News Anchor Shea Stevens]

LIVE from NPR News in Washington, I'm Shea Stevens. Socialist Democrat Zoram Mamdani has won the mayor's race in New York City, according to the Associated Press. Mamdani defeated former Governor Andrew Cuomo, who ran as an independent, and Republican radio host Curtis Slieba. Democrat Mikey Sherrill is the winner of the New Jersey race for governor, according to the ap. And elated, Sheryl addressed supporters late Tuesday in Newark.

[Listener/Caller]

Wow, they always say we're loud, but man, with this vote, you guys just scream from the rooftop.

[NPR News Anchor Shea Stevens]

Sheryl thanked her Republican opponent, former state legislator Jack Cittarelli, who was endorsed by President Trump, according to the ap. Democratic former Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger will be the next governor of Virginia and the first woman to lead the state. The former congresswoman and CIA Veteran defeated Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears, who did not receive a personal endorsement from Trump. California voters easily approved a ballot measure that's aimed at giving Democrats five more seats in Congress in next year's midterms. From member station kqed, Marissa Lagos has more.

[Marissa Lagos]

Voters in this solidly Democratic state overwhelmingly approved the initiative known as Proposition 50. Its passage is a huge win for California Governor Gavin Newsom and House Democrats, who crafted the measure in August after President Donald Trump demanded Texas redraw its maps to give the GOP five more safe house seats. Speaking Tuesday night, Newsom said Prop 50 was about holding Trump accountable.

[Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear]

And so I want to thank everybody that stood up not just for our democracy, but but stood up for those that have feel bullied and intimidated.

[Marissa Lagos]

Republicans called the measure anti Democratic and warned it will result in large swaths of the state losing their voice in Congress. For NPR News, I'm Marisa Lagos in San Francisco.

[NPR News Anchor Shea Stevens]

A UPS cargo plane crashed near the airport in Louisville, Kentucky, Tuesday, killing at least seven people and injuring 11 others. As NPR's Joel Rose reports, the crash occurred shortly after takeoff, causing a fiery explosion.

[Joel Rose]

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said the UPS cargo plane crashed at about 5:14pm local time.

[Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear]

Anybody who has seen the images and the video know how violent this crash.

[Joel Rose]

Is, beshear said the fate of the three UPS crew members was not immediately known. He said the McDonnell Douglas MD11 was bound for Honolulu with about 38,000 gallons of jet fuel on board. Video footage of the crash appeared to show the left engine on fire as the plane struggled to lift off from the Runway, followed by a massive explosion. The National Transportation Safety Board will lead the investigation. Joel Rose, NPR News, Washington.

[NPR News Anchor Shea Stevens]

U.S. futures are lower in after hours trading on Wall Street. Asia Pacific markets are also lower. This is npr. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says a listeria outbreak linked to prepared pasta meals has resulted in six death and sickened 27 people in 18 states. The pasta was sold at grocery chains across the nation. The CDC says the outbreak began in June, prompting recalls of several brands of Ready to Eat Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo meals that were made by Fresh Realm. The product was sold under the Home Chef brand at Kroger and under the Marketside brand at Walmart. The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments today that will test the legality of President Trump's tariffs. As NPR's Nina Totenberg reports, the hearing will focus on whether the International Economic Powers act or I EAP allows Trump to set tariff rates on his own.

[Nina Totenberg]

The president argues that under the statute, he's entitled to set tariffs by himself in order to deal with persistent trade imbalances and to stem the flood of fentanyl coming into the United States. Both, he claims, present national emergencies and pose a threat to national security. But business owners and literally thousands of organizations are challenging that claim, noting that the statute nowhere uses the word tariffs. They note that AIPA has been in existence for 50 years, and never before has any president claimed that it grants him such unilateral power. Nina Totenberg, NPR News, Washington.

[NPR News Anchor Shea Stevens]

Former Vice President Dick Cheney has died at the age of 84. Cheney served alongside President George W. Bush and was considered the architect of the war in terror. This is NPR News.

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