NPR News: 07-29-2026 10AM EDT
Summary
A Senate hearing on the pandemic response turns contentious as Dr. Fauci invokes the Fifth Amendment, prompting Chairman Rand Paul to remove his attorney. Meanwhile, President Zelensky repairs ties with Trump, securing a Patriot missile license and bipartisan support. FIFA faces backlash for plans to sell World Cup stakes to private investors linked to Jared Kushner’s brother. Additionally, Senator Lindsey Graham’s funeral is held, Wall Street drops ahead of a Fed rate decision, and Los Angeles opens the first AI art museum.
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Dr. Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment at Senate hearing
Zelensky meets Trump and visits defense executives
FIFA plans to sell World Cup stakes to investors
Funeral services for Senator Lindsey Graham
Stocks drop ahead of Fed interest rate decision
First AI-generated art museum opens in LA
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