NPR News: 07-29-2026 9AM EDT
Summary
Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment during Senate testimony regarding pandemic origins and U.S.-funded research. Meanwhile, President Trump and Israeli PM Netanyahu discussed the ongoing war with Iran amid strategic disagreements. In Europe, massive wildfires in France and Spain have forced hundreds of thousands to evacuate as heat waves persist. Finally, Democrats are debating whether to focus on the economy or democratic institutions ahead of the midterms.
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Dr. Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment before Senate committee
Trump and Netanyahu discuss war with Iran amid tensions
Massive wildfires and heat waves in France
Wildfires force evacuations across Spain
Democrats debate focusing on economy vs democracy
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