Evening Wire: Hamas Has A New Leader & NYC Terror Attack? | 7.20.26
Summary
This episode covers the identification of two U.S. soldiers killed in an Iranian attack on a Jordan base and President Trump’s subsequent vow of retaliation. It also reports on a new arrest following an incendiary device incident outside a Manhattan ICE office and the election of Khalil Al-Haya as the new Hamas political leader. Additional stories include the FDA retracting its claim that a Taco Bell supplier caused a parasite outbreak, the appointment of Andy Burnham as the UK’s new Prime Minister, and a post-match brawl between Spain and Argentina during the World Cup finale.
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News headlines and show introduction
Incendiary device set off outside Manhattan federal office
Names of Americans killed in Iranian attack released
Hamas elects new political bureau leader
Andy Burnham becomes UK Prime Minister
Small plane crashes into house in Texas
NYC Council approves cash for used syringes program
New California city manager arrested for burglary
Over 1,000 public schools shut down in past year
FDA walks back claims on Taco Bell lettuce supplier
Brawl breaks out after World Cup final
Recap of other major stories and sign-off
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