NPR News: 07-28-2026 2AM EDT
Summary
Senate Majority Leader John Thune faces pressure from President Trump to pass the Save America Act, while the Senate advances Jay Clayton’s nomination for Director of National Intelligence. Trump campaigned in Michigan, criticizing Democrats ahead of midterm polls favoring the opposition. Meanwhile, a 15-year-old was arrested for a deadly Seattle shooting, and Prince’s Purple Rain is set for Broadway. Wildfires rage in Europe as Asian markets drop.
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Trump pressures Thune on Save America Act and voter ID
Lindsey Graham's death and upcoming funeral details
Jay Clayton's nomination for DNI advances in Senate
Trump's speech in Michigan criticizing Democrats
Seattle mass shooting suspect arrested and gang links
Prince's Purple Rain coming to Broadway in 2027
Historic wildfires burning in France and Spain
Asian markets drop and oil prices decline
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