NPR News: 08-04-2026 7AM EDT
Summary
This episode covers Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, featuring epidemiologist Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens. It also reports on a Senate inquiry into banks’ delayed reporting of Jeffrey Epstein’s financial activities. Additionally, the broadcast discusses President Trump’s criticism of DC U.S. Attorney Janine Pirro and rising tensions between Israel and Trump’s envoy over Gaza strikes. Finally, it highlights record-breaking heat waves in South Korea.
Topics discussed
Michigan Democratic Senate primary and key candidates
Senate report on banks' handling of Epstein's finances
Trump's criticism of DC Attorney Janine Pirro
Israel rejects criticism over continued Gaza strikes
Record-breaking heat wave in South Korea
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