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NPR News: 08-03-2026 1AM EDT

Aug 3, 2026 · 4m

Summary

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche terminated Trump’s anti-weaponization fund, while Michigan’s Senate primary highlights a Democratic split between establishment and progressive wings. Wildfires in Spokane destroyed hundreds of structures, and a migrant surge to Ceuta killed 72, exposing EU divisions on border policy. Additionally, police confirmed the suspect in an Idaho shooting died by suicide, and a new AI art museum opened in Los Angeles.

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Thumbtack advertisement Attorney General terminates Trump's anti-weaponization fund Michigan Senate primary: Establishment vs. Progressive Wildfires destroy structures in Spokane, Washington EU divided over migrant crisis at Ceuta Suspect dies in Idaho fast food shooting New AI-generated art museum opens in Los Angeles Shiho Kuwaki wins Women's British Open Mattress Firm advertisement
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