NPR News: 08-08-2026 6PM EDT
Summary
The Senate narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche as Attorney General, sparking debate over his tenure and qualifications. NPR also marks the one-year anniversary of the anti-vaccine gunman attack on the CDC in Atlanta. In Utah, extreme wildfires and a helicopter crash complicate firefighting efforts. Meanwhile, Spain and Italy impose reciprocal border checks amid a diplomatic dispute, and former presidents contribute to a new bipartisan historical project.
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Todd Blanche confirmed as Attorney General
One year anniversary of CDC shooting in Atlanta
Wildfires in Utah and helicopter crash investigation
Spain imposes border checks on flights from Italy
Former presidents contribute to historical essays project
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