NPR News: 07-29-2026 1PM EDT
Summary
NPR News covers the stalled Senate confirmation of Todd Blanche as Attorney General amid disputes over an IRS settlement. Dr. Anthony Fauci invokes the Fifth Amendment during a contentious hearing with Senator Rand Paul. Markets drop sharply ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, with inflation remaining a priority. The broadcast also reports on the death of singer Glen Hansard, an earthquake in Japan, and U.S.-China tensions over robotics bans.
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Todd Blanche AG confirmation and IRS settlement dispute
Dr. Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment before Senate committee
Markets drop ahead of Fed interest rate decision
Glenn Hansard, singer from 'Once', dies at 56
Search continues after deadly earthquake in Japan
China opposes US ban on foreign-made robots
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