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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on what they’re watching in final days before midterms

NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including what they’re watching during the final days before the midterms.

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WATCH: John Kerry says U.S. is not ‘obstructing’ talk of climate compensation ahead of COP27

By Ellen Knickmeyer, Seth Borenstein, Associated Press

Kerry on Tuesday spoke to the growing demand from poorer countries for financial compensation from the United States and other wealthy countries that are by far the biggest culprits in climate damage over time.

More tensions with China expected, as leader Xi Jinping tightens control with third term

By Joe McDonald, Associated Press

The world faces the prospect of more tension with China over trade, security and human rights after Xi Jinping awarded himself another five-year term as leader of the ruling Communist Party and called for self-reliance in technology, a stronger military…

WATCH: Biden, First Lady Jill Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris host Diwali celebration reception at White House

By Associated Press

President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris host a Diwali celebration reception at White House on Monday.

Tensions rise as North and South Korea exchange warning shots along disputed sea boundary

By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press

North and South Korea have exchanged warning shots along the disputed western sea boundary where they've engaged in past bloodshed and naval battles.

Once a swing state, Florida becomes redder as GOP confidence grows

By Steve Peoples, Adriana Gomez Licon, Brendan Farrington, Associated Press

Democrats are increasingly concerned that Florida may be slipping away this fall — and perhaps beyond — as emboldened Republicans seize on divisive cultural issues and demographic shifts in crucial contests for governor and the U.S. Senate.

Jan. 6 sedition trial delayed after Oath Keeper leader contracts COVID

By Ashraf Khalil, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press

The trial of a far-right extremist group leader and four associates charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol has been delayed after the Oath Keepers leader tested positive for the coronavirus.

WATCH: White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre calls Russia allegation of dirty bomb ‘transparently false’

By News Desk

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre holds a news briefing on Monday.

Justice Clarence Thomas temporarily blocks Graham testimony in Georgia 2020 election grand jury

By Associated Press

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas on Monday temporarily blocked Sen. Lindsey Graham's testimony to a special grand jury investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and others illegally tried to influence the 2020 election in the state.