NPR News: 07-30-2026 1AM EDT
Summary
A new report urges Democrats to prioritize working-class economic issues to rebuild their electoral coalition. Markets reacted to the Federal Reserve holding interest rates steady, while Microsoft reported strong earnings driven by cloud demand and rising AI spending. The Senate Judiciary Committee delayed a vote on Trump’s attorney general nominee due to concerns over an IRS settlement. Additionally, authorities investigated a Seattle shooting, and the USDA announced funding for a new facility to combat screwworm parasites.
Topics discussed
Report on Democratic coalition crisis and working-class voters
Stocks fall after Fed holds interest rates steady
Microsoft earnings beat expectations driven by cloud and AI
Vote on Tom Blanche's AG nomination delayed
Seattle food festival shootout details and teen arrest
USDA funds facility to combat New World screwworm
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