NPR News: 07-28-2026 3AM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers Senator Mitch McConnell’s ongoing health recovery and missed votes, alongside President Trump’s attendance at Lindsey Graham’s funeral and defense of tariffs in Michigan. The broadcast reports on Asian stock market declines driven by AI investment concerns and rising US-China tensions over AI technology. Additionally, it details a Seattle shooting manhunt and the Trump administration’s Supreme Court request to enforce mail-in voting restrictions.
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Sen. Mitch McConnell's health and rehabilitation update
Funeral service for Sen. Lindsey Graham
Trump defends tariffs at GM facility in Michigan
Asian tech stocks sell-off amid AI and China concerns
Oil prices decline after U.S. pause on Iran strikes
China warns against U.S. sanctions on AI companies
Manhunt for third suspect in Seattle shooting
Trump administration challenges mail-in voting ruling
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