NPR News Now – Episode Summary

Podcast: NPR News Now
Episode: NPR News: 11-22-2025 10PM EST
Date: November 23, 2025
Host: Jeanine Herbst

Episode Overview

This episode delivers a concise roundup of major national and international news events. Topics include the resignation of Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, looming premium spikes for Affordable Care Act enrollees, a mass school abduction in Nigeria, updates on Texas's controversial congressional map, and the F1 Grand Prix in Las Vegas.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Resignation

[00:16–01:09]

• Details of Resignation:

  • Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has announced she will resign her seat in early 2026.
  • Once a staunch supporter of Donald Trump, Greene had public disagreements with Trump, notably over the Epstein files.
  • She blames Trump, the Republican Party, and House leadership for her decision to step down.

• Reactions:

  • President Trump called it “great news for the country” after a “public nasty falling out” with Greene.
    • Memorable Quote (Stephen Fowler reporting at 00:48):

      "President Trump told ABC News it was, quote, great news for the country after the two had a public nasty falling out over the Epstein files and other policy disagreements this year."

  • Some Georgia Republicans see her departure as a loss for “conservative America first principles.”
  • Democrats highlight Greene’s leaving as further evidence of GOP disarray.

2. Affordable Care Act Premiums and Renewal Debate

[01:09–02:14]

• Open Enrollment Pressures:

  • Currently, 22 million people face potentially steep premium increases if enhanced subsidies are allowed to expire.
  • The decision on these subsidies divides Republicans and Democrats.

• Senate Finance Committee Perspectives:

  • Sen. Mike Crapo (R-ID) opposes extending subsidies:
    • Quote (01:42):

      "We cannot simply throw good money after bad policy."

  • Warns these “enhanced subsidies paper over rising health costs and enable fraud.”
  • Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) argues the system is in crisis and needs stabilization first:
    • Quote (01:57):

      "The health care system is like a patient in the ICU. We need to stabilize the system before we can explore innovative treatment options for long term care."

  • Deadline to pick a 2026 plan is December 15.

3. Nigeria School Abduction Crisis

[02:14–03:08]

• Incident Overview:

  • 303 students and 12 teachers abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Niger state, Nigeria.
  • This is among the largest such mass abductions since the 2014 Chibok schoolgirls kidnapping.
  • No group has claimed responsibility yet.
    • The attack occurred early morning; armed men took victims away in large vans.

• Broader Context:

  • Dozens of nearby schools to close temporarily for safety.
  • Experts note schools are “easy targets” due to inadequate security.
  • Authorities have launched a large-scale rescue operation.

4. Supreme Court: Texas Congressional Map Dispute

[03:08–04:02]

• Legal Decision:
  • The Supreme Court is permitting Texas to use a new congressional map, for now, while legality is debated.
  • The lower court had blocked the map, citing concerns over minority representation ("draws the lines to eliminate districts where black and Latino voters make up the majority").
  • A final ruling could come as soon as Monday.
  • State deadline for candidate filings is approaching in two weeks.

5. Las Vegas F1 Grand Prix

[04:02–04:45]

• Race Preview:
  • The iconic Las Vegas Strip is closed for the annual F1 Grand Prix, crucial for local tourism.
  • This is the third and last U.S. race on the current F1 calendar.
  • McLaren’s Lando Norris, championship leader, starts from pole, with teammate Oscar Piastri beginning in fifth after difficulties in qualifying.
  • Quote (04:07):

    "With a win tonight, current championship leader Norris would take a large step towards securing his first driver's title."

  • Expected attendance is more than 100,000 for the race itself, and over 300,000 across the weekend.
  • The race starts at 11pm Eastern.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Resignation:
  "President Trump told ABC News it was, quote, great news for the country after the two had a public nasty falling out over the Epstein files and other policy disagreements this year."
  — Stephen Fowler, [00:48]

• On Affordable Care Act Subsidies:
  "We cannot simply throw good money after bad policy."
  — Sen. Mike Crapo (R-ID), [01:42]
  "The health care system is like a patient in the ICU. We need to stabilize the system before we can explore innovative treatment options for long term care."
  — Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA), [01:57]

• On F1 Grand Prix:
  "With a win tonight, current championship leader Norris would take a large step towards securing his first driver's title."
  — NPR F1 Reporter, [04:07]

Important Timestamps

• Marjorie Taylor Greene Resignation: 00:16–01:09
• ACA Premium Subsidies Debate: 01:09–02:14
• Nigeria School Abduction: 02:14–03:08
• Supreme Court Texas Map: 03:08–04:02
• Las Vegas F1 Grand Prix: 04:02–04:45

Conclusion

This NPR News Now episode provides quick yet comprehensive reporting on significant U.S. politics, international news, legal developments, and sports. Fast-moving and fact-driven, it serves as an efficient news snapshot for listeners wanting the latest headlines.