NPR News: 07-30-2026 12AM EDT
Summary
A Senate panel postponed Todd Blanche’s AG nomination vote as Republicans demand assurances regarding Trump’s IRS settlement. Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment during a contentious hearing with Senator Rand Paul. Meanwhile, U.S. and Saudi airstrikes hit Iraqi militias, leading to vows of revenge. Other stories include the terrorism conviction of Salman Rushdie’s attacker, Jared Leto denying sexual assault allegations, and the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates unchanged.
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Senate postpones Todd Blanche's AG nomination vote
Dr. Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment at hearing
Iraqi militias vow revenge after airstrikes
U.S. military completes strikes against Iran
Salman Rushdie attacker convicted on federal charges
Jared Leto denies sexual assault allegations
Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged
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