NPR News: 07-30-2026 3AM EDT
Summary
Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment during a congressional hearing, prompting a contempt vote, while the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady despite inflation concerns and war-related energy spikes. The Senate delayed a vote on the Attorney General nominee, and a new report highlights a significant rise in anti-Semitic incidents in the U.K. Additionally, the U.S. struck Iranian targets after missiles hit Jordan, and the U.N. warned that Ebola response efforts in the DRC must accelerate to contain the spreading outbreak.
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Dr. Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment before Congress
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady amid inflation concerns
Senate delays vote on Todd Blanch's AG nomination
UK records largest rise in anti-Semitic incidents
Jordan shoots down Iranian missiles; US strikes Iran targets
UN warns Ebola outbreak in Congo needs faster response
Asian markets mixed after Wall Street declines
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