NPR News: 07-29-2026 11AM EDT
Summary
Senator John Cornyn cancels a meeting with Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche, stalling his confirmation. Massive wildfires fueled by heat waves devastate southwestern France and Spain, prompting military aid and evacuations. A new report highlights a disconnect between Democratic priorities and working-class voters, while China opposes a U.S. ban on foreign robots. Additionally, an earthquake kills at least 18 in Japan, and states urge federal regulation of prediction markets.
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