NPR News: 07-29-2026 6AM EDT
Summary
This episode covers U.S. and Saudi airstrikes on Iranian-backed militias in Iraq and Jordan, alongside Dr. Fauci’s Senate testimony on pandemic origins. It reports Jay Clayton’s confirmation as director of national intelligence despite criticism. Additional stories include an EF3 tornado in Wisconsin, Larry Rodin winning the South Dakota GOP gubernatorial nomination, and the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates unchanged.
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U.S. and Saudi airstrikes on Iran-backed militias in Iraq
Dr. Fauci testifies before Senate on COVID origins
Jay Clayton confirmed as new spy chief
EF3 tornado hits northeastern Wisconsin
Larry Rodin wins South Dakota GOP gubernatorial nomination
Federal Reserve expected to keep interest rates unchanged
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