NPR News: 07-30-2026 12AM EDT
Summary
A Senate panel postponed Todd Blanche’s AG nomination vote as Republicans demand assurances regarding Trump’s IRS settlement. Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment during a contentious hearing with Sen. Rand Paul. Meanwhile, U.S. and Saudi airstrikes hit Iraqi militias, and the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged. The episode also covers the conviction of Salman Rushdie’s attacker and Jared Leto’s denial of sexual assault allegations.
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Senate postpones Todd Blanche's AG nomination vote
Dr. Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment at hearing
Iraqi militias vow revenge after airstrikes
U.S. military completes strikes against Iran
Man convicted of federal terrorism for Rushdie stabbing
Jared Leto denies sexual assault allegations
Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged
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