NPR News: 07-29-2026 10PM EDT
Summary
Todd Blanche’s Attorney General nomination has stalled amid Republican demands for assurances regarding tax audit protections. The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, causing stocks to fall as investors anticipate future hikes to curb inflation. Meanwhile, the U.S. launched strikes on Iranian targets following a missile attack, and the Trump administration is ending Medicare drug plan subsidies. Tech news includes Elon Musk’s XMoney launch and Meta’s stock drop due to high AI spending.
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Todd Blanche's AG nomination stalls in Senate
Stocks fall as Fed holds interest rates steady
US military launches strikes on Iranian targets
Medicare drug plan subsidies ending early
Elon Musk's X launches XMoney service
Meta shares slump on AI spending concerns
Mariners announce Jimothy Night for raccoon
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