NPR News: 07-30-2026 10PM EDT
Summary
This episode covers President Trump potentially withdrawing Todd Blanche’s AG nomination after GOP senators sought assurances on IRS immunity. It also reports on rising mortgage rates linked to the war in Iran and Fed signals, plus Trump’s plan to replace immigrant truck drivers with veterans. Other stories include XAI suing Minnesota over an AI deepfake law, the release of Trump-branded passports, a European boycott of the World Cup, and a book returned 150 years late in Australia.
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Trump may withdraw Todd Blanche AG nomination
Mortgage rates hit one-year high due to war and Fed
Trump initiative to replace immigrant truck drivers with veterans
XAI sues Minnesota over AI deepfake law
Trump-branded 'Patriot' passports available nationwide
European nations boycott World Cup over FIFA privatization
Library book returned 150 years late in Australia
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