NPR News: 07-29-2026 1PM EDT
Summary
NPR covers the Senate confirmation battle for U.S. Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche, who faces scrutiny over an IRS settlement. Dr. Anthony Fauci invokes the Fifth Amendment during a contentious hearing with Senator Rand Paul regarding COVID-19 origins. Markets drop ahead of a Federal Reserve decision expected to hold interest rates steady due to inflation. Additionally, the episode reports on the death of singer Glen Hansard, an earthquake in Japan, and U.S.-China tensions over a robotics import ban.
Topics discussed
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Todd Blanche AG confirmation and IRS settlement dispute
Dr. Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment before Senate committee
Markets drop ahead of Fed interest rate decision
Glenn Hansard dies in motorcycle crash
Search continues after deadly earthquake in Japan
China opposes US ban on foreign-made robots
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