NPR News Now — November 10, 2025, 12 AM EST

Host: Dale Willman
Podcast: NPR News Now
Date: November 10, 2025
Duration: 5 minutes

Overview

This episode provides concise updates on pressing political, international, and social events. Major themes include ongoing efforts to end the U.S. government shutdown, controversy over ICE actions in Illinois, implications of editorial misconduct at the BBC, updates on an ongoing hostage and remains-return saga in Israel, new developments following a deadly air crash, and the passing of basketball great Lenny Wilkins.

Key Topics and Discussion Points

1. Efforts to End the U.S. Government Shutdown

[00:17–01:18]

• Senate Bipartisanship: Seven Democratic senators and an independent joined Republicans to support a bipartisan plan aimed at reopening the government.
• Proposal Details:
  • Funds government operations until end of January.
  • Fully appropriates funding for select services (e.g., agriculture, Veterans Affairs).
  • Pauses plans to cut SNAP benefits.
  • Reverses federal worker layoffs imposed during the shutdown.
  • Establishes protections to prevent further workforce cuts until end of January.
• Division Remains: Most Senate Democrats oppose the plan. House Democrats dissatisfied, especially over unaddressed increases in ACA premiums.

Notable Quote:

“The deal pauses plan cuts to SNAP, reverses federal worker land conducted during the shutdown and installs new protections from more cuts to that workforce through the end of January.”
— Claudia Grisales, NPR Correspondent [00:57]

2. ICE Use of Riot Control Weapons in Illinois

[01:18–01:47]

• Alleged Pepper Spray Incident: Activists allege that ICE agents pepper sprayed a local Chicago family during a recent raid.
• Political Outcry: State and local officials, including Senator Selena Villanovo, condemned the agents’ actions, labeling them as excessive.
• Escalation: On Friday, ICE agents used pepper spray and pointed weapons at bystanders near Evanston, Illinois.

Notable Quote:

“We don’t have what ICE and CBP has. We don’t have tear gas. We don’t have pepper spray. We literally have our bodies and whistles.”
— State Senator Selena Villanovo [01:37]

3. BBC Soundbite Scandal and Leadership Resignation

[01:47–02:49]

• Background: BBC documentary on January 6th Capitol riot spliced a Trump quote—omitting his call for peaceful protest, leaving only “fight like hell.”
• Repercussions: Led to heightened claims of bias in BBC's reporting, especially over Gaza and trans issues.
• Outcome: Director General Tim Davy and head of news Deborah Turness both resigned.

Notable Quote:

“The alleged doctoring, along with allegations of bias in BBC coverage of Gaza and trans issues, had put management under growing pressure in recent weeks.”
— Vicki Barker, NPR Reporter (from London) [02:23]

4. Israel-Hamas: Return of Hadar Goldin’s Remains

[02:49–03:18]

• Resolution: Israel confirmed receipt of remains of Hadar Goldin, a soldier killed in 2014, after an 11-year family campaign.
• Unresolved Cases: Remains of four hostages from the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack still held in Gaza.

5. President Trump’s Appearance at NFL Game

[03:18–03:33]

• Event: President Trump booed during the Washington Commanders vs. Detroit Lions game while attending a military enlistment ceremony.
• Historic Note: First sitting president to attend a regular season NFL game in 50 years.

6. FAA Grounds MD11 Aircraft After UPS Crash

[03:33–04:30]

• Reason: Grounding follows a deadly UPS crash in Kentucky.
• Impact on Shipping:
  • MD11s are a small part of carriers’ fleets, but their grounding could disrupt holiday deliveries.
  • UPS/FedEx state contingency plans are in place.
  • Experts urge early shipment of holiday packages.

Notable Quote:

“If it only lasts a few days, then we shouldn’t see much of an impact on, you know, holiday, you know, package deliveries and things like that.”
— Mike Stangle, Aerodynamic Advisory [04:08]

7. Remembering Lenny Wilkins

[04:30–04:56]

• Legacy: Lenny Wilkins, three-time Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, has died at 88.
• Career Highlights:
  • Inducted as player, coach, and Olympic coach (1992 and 1996 gold medal).
  • Holds still-standing record for games coached (2,487).

Memorable Moments and Quotes

• Selena Villanovo on ICE Tactics:
  “We don’t have tear gas. We don’t have pepper spray. We literally have our bodies and whistles.” [01:37]
• Mike Stangle on Delivery Delays:
  “If it only lasts a few days, then we shouldn’t see much of an impact...” [04:08]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Government Shutdown Vote: 00:17–01:18
• ICE Incident in Illinois: 01:18–01:47
• BBC Resignations: 01:47–02:49
• Hadar Goldin’s Remains Returned: 02:49–03:18
• Trump at NFL Game: 03:18–03:33
• MD11 Aircraft Grounding & Holiday Shipping: 03:33–04:30
• Lenny Wilkins Obituary: 04:30–04:56

Summary prepared for listeners seeking a concise yet thorough understanding of NPR’s key news updates from November 10, 2025.