NPR News: 07-15-2026 7PM EDT
Summary
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faces a contentious Senate confirmation hearing, drawing criticism from both Democrats and Republican Senator John Cornyn over his handling of the Justice Department. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosts a conference focused on rising left-wing political terrorism, excluding right-wing violence from the agenda. In sports, Lionel Messi leads Argentina to a semifinal victory over England, setting up a World Cup final against Spain. Other updates include Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth blocking senior Navy promotions, a worsening Ebola outbreak in…
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Todd Blanche's rocky Senate confirmation hearing
State Department conference on left-wing terrorism
Argentina beats England in World Cup semifinal
Defense Secretary blocks Navy officer promotions
Ebola outbreak spreads widely in Congo
Gibraltar border fence dismantled after Brexit deal
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