NPR News: 07-15-2026 11AM EDT
Summary
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faces Senate scrutiny over the Jeffrey Epstein files and political investigations. A federal judge blocks a Trump administration visa policy targeting content moderators, citing First Amendment violations. Meanwhile, the Trump-Rx program expands discounted drug access, though experts note its limited scope. The Writers Guild and several states sue to block Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. Finally, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer concludes his tenure amid a respectful parliamentary farewell.
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Todd Blanche confirmation hearing and Epstein files
Questions on DOJ targeting political opponents
Judge blocks visa ban on content moderators
Trump-Rx drug discount program details
Writers Guild sues to block Paramount-WBD merger
Keir Starmer's final cabinet meeting and PMQs
Wall Street update and closing sponsor message
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