NPR News: 07-29-2026 5AM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers Dr. Fauci’s subpoenaed Senate testimony on COVID origins and Jay Clayton’s confirmation as Director of National Intelligence. The episode honors the late Senator Lindsey Graham with funeral details and notes his sister’s appointment to finish his term. Additionally, reports discuss the Federal Reserve likely holding interest rates steady amid inflation, an EF3 tornado in Wisconsin, and FIFA’s controversial plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors.
Topics discussed
Dr. Fauci subpoenaed for Senate testimony on COVID origins
Jay Clayton confirmed as Director of National Intelligence
Funeral and memorial service for Sen. Lindsey Graham
Federal Reserve expected to hold interest rates steady
EF3 tornado causes damage in northeastern Wisconsin
FIFA plans to sell World Cup stakes to private investors
Wall Street futures rise and Schwab advertisement
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