NPR News: 07-30-2026 3AM EDT
Summary
Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment during a congressional hearing, prompting a contempt vote by Senator Rand Paul. The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady despite inflation concerns exacerbated by U.S.-Iran tensions, which also led to missile strikes in Jordan. Meanwhile, the Senate delayed Todd Blanche’s AG nomination, and reports highlight rising anti-Semitism in the UK and a worsening Ebola outbreak in the DRC.
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Dr. Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment before Congress
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady
Senate delays vote on Todd Blanche AG nomination
UK records largest rise in anti-Semitic incidents
Jordan shoots down Iranian missiles; US strikes Iran
Ebola outbreak escalates in Democratic Republic of Congo
Asian markets mixed after Wall Street decline
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