NPR News: 07-15-2026 4PM EDT
Summary
NPR News covers Senate deliberations on Trump’s nominees for the CDC, intelligence agencies, and Justice Department, with Democrats raising concerns about Todd Blanche’s independence. The episode also reports on a State Department conference focusing on rising left-wing political terrorism and cooling wholesale inflation amid fluctuating gas prices. Additional stories include the FIFA World Cup semifinals, a proposal to return grizzly bear management to states, and Hong Kong’s crackdown on independent bookstores.
Topics discussed
Senate weighs Trump's nominees for CDC, Intel, and Justice
State Dept conference on rise of left-wing political terrorism
Wholesale inflation cools; gas prices rise due to tensions
England and Argentina fight for World Cup final spot
Proposal to return grizzly bear management to states
Hong Kong crackdown targets independent bookstores
U.S. stocks end the day higher
Shortwave: Scientists measure AI consciousness
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