NPR News: 08-07-2026 8AM EDT
Summary
Senator Lisa Murkowski opposes Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination, complicating his confirmation path. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan sign a trilateral defense pact amid rising Middle East tensions. In US politics, Marsha Blackburn wins the Tennessee GOP gubernatorial primary. Economists anticipate modest job growth in the July report. Internationally, Thailand tightens gun laws after a school shooting, and Puerto Rico implements water rationing due to severe drought.
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Murkowski opposes Blanche's AG nomination
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan sign defense pact
Marsha Blackburn wins Tennessee GOP primary
July jobs report expectations
School shooting in Thailand prompts gun law pledges
Puerto Rico begins water rationing due to drought
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