NPR News: 08-08-2026 11AM EDT
Summary
The Senate narrowly approved Todd Blanche as U.S. Attorney General, ending Republican infighting despite concerns over his independence. Meanwhile, private prison profits surge as immigrant detention hits record highs under new administration policies. Families also face soaring child care costs due to inflation and funding gaps, prompting state-level fixes. Additionally, the CDC tightened travel restrictions from Ebola-affected African regions, and Michigan cleared shoppers to resume buying lettuce after a cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to Mexican imports.
Topics discussed
Senate approves Todd Blanche as U.S. Attorney General
Profits rise for private prisons amid record detention
Soaring child care costs strain families nationwide
CDC tightens travel restrictions from Ebola areas
Cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to Mexican lettuce
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