NPR News: 08-04-2026 12PM EDT
Summary
The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced Todd Blanche’s Attorney General nomination, while Michigan Democrats vote in a primary that tests the party’s direction ahead of a key Senate race. Mediators accuse Israel of undermining the Gaza ceasefire, citing strikes on health facilities. In other news, two deaths are linked to a Michigan cryptosporidiosis outbreak, a study warns coastal wetlands face rising sea levels, and Toyota reports doubled profits.
Topics discussed
Todd Blanche's Attorney General nomination advances
Michigan Democratic primary signals party direction
Mediators accuse Israel of undermining Gaza ceasefire
Two deaths linked to Michigan cryptosporidiosis outbreak
Study: Rising sea levels threaten coastal wetlands
Toyota profits double; Wall Street indices rise
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