NPR News: 07-28-2026 8PM EDT
Summary
This episode covers the Senate confirmation of Jay Clayton as intelligence chief and calls for post-Watergate style political reforms. It reports on President Trump’s meetings with Ukrainian and Israeli leaders regarding missile licenses and diplomacy. Other stories include the life sentence for a Georgia school shooter, the Republican special election in South Carolina, and FIFA’s controversial plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors.
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Jay Clayton confirmed to head intelligence agencies
Trump meets with leaders of Ukraine and Israel
Georgia school shooter sentenced to life without parole
Republican race to replace Senator Lindsey Graham
FIFA plans to sell World Cup stakes to private investors
Police search for men who parachuted from Space Needle
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