NPR News: 07-15-2026 1PM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche’s confirmation hearing, where senators question his independence due to ties with President Trump. It also reports on escalating U.S.-Iran military strikes disrupting oil shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Other stories include a fatal shooting in Maine affecting immigrant communities, deadly immigration enforcement encounters, and the historical rivalry between Argentina and England ahead of their soccer match.
Topics discussed
Senate grills AG nominee Todd Blanche on Trump ties
Other Trump nominees face confirmation hearings
U.S. and Iran exchange retaliatory strikes
Community mourns fatal shooting in Biddeford, Maine
NPR News sign-off
Fatal confrontation with immigration officers in Florida
Boat sinks near Alcatraz during memorial service
Argentina vs. England match and historical rivalry
Promo for podcast on teen killed in Seattle protest
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