NPR News: 08-08-2026 9PM EDT
Summary
This episode covers Iran’s demands regarding the Strait of Hormuz and a missile strike on a UAE ship, alongside Yemen’s escalation against Houthi rebels. Domestically, the Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as Attorney General and passed a short-term funding bill to avoid a shutdown. The report also details new regulations for political influencers, wildfires in British Columbia, and updates on Joe Biden’s health.
Topics discussed
Intro and Dataiku sponsorship
Iran demands and Strait of Hormuz tensions
Senate confirms Todd Blanche as Attorney General
New rules for paid political influencers
Senate passes short-term funding measure
British Columbia wildfires and evacuations
Hunter Biden on father's cancer and market update
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