NPR News: 08-03-2026 2PM EDT
Summary
Republican senators lifted objections to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination after he rescinded a controversial fund. Meanwhile, Iran negotiated with Oman to temporarily open the Strait of Hormuz, denying direct US talks. US manufacturing jobs grew for the first time in nearly three years. WestJet flight attendants ended their strike, Mauricio Pochettino signed a new US soccer contract, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day broke box office records.
Topics discussed
GOP senators lift objections to AG nominee Todd Blanche
Iran and Oman discuss temporarily opening Strait of Hormuz
U.S. factories add workers for first time in nearly three years
WestJet strike ends with tentative pay agreement
Pochettino signs new contract as US men's soccer coach
Spider-Man: Brand New Day breaks box office records
Promo for NPR's Up First podcast ahead of midterms
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