NPR News Now – November 28, 2025, 9AM EST

Host: Jeanine Herbst
Duration: ~5 minutes
Main Theme:
A concise roundup of major U.S. and international news, including a deadly White House shooting incident, policy statements on immigration, a looming health care subsidy debate, an Israeli incursion into Syria, economic updates, the Grand Ole Opry centennial, and changes at the Louvre Museum.

Key Stories & Discussion Points

1. White House Shooting Incident

[00:14-00:52]

• Jeanine Herbst reports: Sarah Beckstrom, 20, a West Virginia National Guard member injured near the White House, has died.
• Andrew Wolf, 24, also a guard member, remains in critical condition.
• The alleged shooter: a 29-year-old Afghan national formerly employed by the CIA in Afghanistan, hospitalized with a gunshot wound.
• No motive or detailed context provided in this update.

2. Trump’s Anti-Immigrant Social Media Posts

[00:52-01:36]

• Danielle Kurtzleben summarizes Trump’s latest statements:
  • Trump promises to end immigration from "all third world countries," terminate "millions" of Biden-era immigrant admissions, and seek to denaturalize specific immigrants.
  • He vows to deport any foreign national deemed a public charge, security risk, or "non compatible with Western civilization."
  • The post includes derogatory references:
    • Uses a “crude ableist slur” about Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.
    • Refers to Rep. Ilhan Omar as “always wrapped in her swaddling hijab.”
  • Trump concludes:

    “Only reverse migration can fully cure this situation.” (Danielle Kurtzleben quoting Trump, [01:29])

• Notable for escalation in anti-immigrant rhetoric and personal attacks.

3. Congressional Health Care Subsidy Debate

[01:36-02:22]

• Deirdre Walsh explains:
  • Congress returns to decide on extending Affordable Care Act tax credits set to expire December 31.
  • Recent shutdown deal obligates a Senate vote by mid-December.
  • Some Republicans supportive but want income caps.
  • Bipartisan passage in the Senate is possible, but uncertainty in the House where Speaker Mike Johnson might block a vote.
  • Over 20 million Americans risk premium increases if subsidies lapse.

  “Unless Congress acts quickly, more than 20 million Americans will see spikes in health care premiums.” (Deirdre Walsh, [02:18])

4. Israel’s Military Incursion into Syria

[02:22-03:10]

• Jane Araf from Beirut:
  • Israeli forces fired artillery and entered a Syrian village, reportedly to make arrests.
  • According to Syrian state media: 10 killed, including 2 children—residents say the dead were civilians.
  • Israel states its target was members of Jemma Islamiyah; several Israeli soldiers wounded.
  • The context: After the fall of Bashar al-Assad last year, Israel has seized buffer zones and territory in southern Syria.

  “Village residents say those killed were civilians.” (Jane Araf, [02:58])

5. Financial and Cultural Headlines

• US Futures Update (Jeanine Herbst, [03:10-03:36]):*

  • Dow futures trading higher; up 0.1%.

• Grand Ole Opry Centennial (Netta Uluby, [03:36-04:22]):*

  • Celebrating its 100th anniversary—founded in Nashville November 28, 1925.
  • Historic hosts: Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Bill Monroe, and others.

  “It remains a central tourist attraction for Nashville, a city the Opry helped to place on the musical map.” (Netta Uluby, [04:14])

• Louvre Ticket Price Increase (Jeanine Herbst, [04:22-04:56]):*

  • Louvre Museum in Paris will raise ticket prices by 45% for non-EU tourists (including U.S., UK, China) starting next year.
  • Purpose: Funding a $933 million renovation to modernize, expand museum, and build a Mona Lisa gallery.
  • Noted recent crown jewel heist as an impetus.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Trump’s Immigration Plan:

  “Permanently pause migration from all third world countries and terminate millions of Biden immigrant admissions.”
  — Danielle Kurtzleben quoting Trump [00:55]

  “Only reverse migration can fully cure this situation.”
  — Danielle Kurtzleben quoting Trump [01:29]

• On Health Care Premiums:

  “Unless Congress acts quickly, more than 20 million Americans will see spikes in health care premiums.”
  — Deirdre Walsh [02:18]

• On Grand Ole Opry’s Legacy:

  “It remains a central tourist attraction for Nashville, a city the Opry helped to place on the musical map.”
  — Netta Uluby [04:14]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [00:14] White House shooting update
• [00:52] Trump’s anti-immigrant posts overview
• [01:44] Congressional action on health care subsidies
• [02:32] Israeli incursion into Syria
• [03:10] Financial markets update
• [03:36] Grand Ole Opry 100th anniversary
• [04:22] Louvre Museum price increase

Summary

This five-minute NPR News Now bulletin delivers fast-moving updates on serious domestic incidents, heightened political rhetoric, looming policy deadlines, persistent international conflict, economic tidbits, and milestones in arts and culture. The episode is marked by a matter-of-fact tone, with direct quotes spotlighting the escalation in anti-immigrant discourse, urgent health care negotiations, and the enduring legacy of the Grand Ole Opry. Notably, the gravity of breaking news—including a National Guard casualty and international military action—balances with lighter cultural notes about country music and the art world.