NPR News: 07-30-2026 7PM EDT
Summary
President Trump delays Todd Blanche’s AG nomination amid GOP senator demands, while Maine’s Troy Jackson launches a late Senate bid against Susan Collins. The Ebola outbreak in the DRC reaches historic levels, and the U.S. economy shows sluggish growth. Additionally, the National Urban League warns of slipping opportunities for Black Americans, and Europe’s Danube River hits record lows due to drought.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Amazon Business
Trump delays Todd Blanche AG nomination
Maine Senate race: Troy Jackson vs Susan Collins
Ebola outbreak in DRC becomes second largest ever
US economy grows at sluggish 1.5% pace
National Urban League report on Black America
Hollywood's Cinerama Dome to reopen in 2028
Drought causes record low Danube River levels
Preview: AI news and chatbot risks on Consider This
Listen ad-free on Castria