8am ET, November 13 | The latest headlines from NPR
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8am ET, November 13 | The latest headlines from NPR

B1IntermediateNovember 13, 20264 min
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Live from the NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston.

as the party prepares to retake control of the chamber in January.

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This is NPR News Now. The latest headlines every hour. Live from the NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston. A leadership contest is taking shape among Senate Democrats

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as the party prepares to retake control of the chamber in January. Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen says he'll challenge longtime Democratic leader Chuck Schumer for the top job. NPR's Lou Garrett reports the winner would become Senate Majority Leader, helping shape

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the party's agenda for the next two years. In a statement, Senator Van Hollen said Americans called for change at the ballot box, and that means new leadership in the Senate. Senator-elect Abdul-Asayyad told NPR he supports Van Hollen, citing his, quote, righteous fights

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