NPR News: 07-31-2026 4AM EDT
Summary
This episode covers the stalled confirmation of Todd Blanche for Attorney General due to disputes over a Justice Department deal with President Trump. It also reports on the resignation of Seattle's police chief following a mass shooting, the Department of Transportation's approval for Amazon-owned Zooks to launch commercial driverless rides, and a rising migrant death toll in Ceuta. Additionally, the segment highlights a North Korean hacking group compromising open-source software and cyberattacks targeting water systems in Minnesota.
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Trump and GOP spar over Todd Blanche AG nomination
Seattle police chief resigns after Space Needle shooting
Zoox approved for commercial driverless vehicle rides
Migrant deaths rise at Spanish enclave of Ceuta
North Korean hackers compromise open source software
Cyber attacks target Minnesota water systems
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