NPR News: 07-16-2026 6AM EDT
Summary
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faces Senate confirmation hearings, addressing questions about his independence and past work as Donald Trump’s personal lawyer. In international news, Iran releases American nonprofit leader Dana Karari after a year-long detention, while Argentina defeats England to advance to the World Cup final against Spain. Domestically, Democrats in Maine scramble to replace their withdrawn Senate nominee, and severe flooding strikes Texas as Canadian wildfire smoke degrades air quality across the Northeast.
Topics discussed
Todd Blanche's Senate confirmation hearing and Trump ties
Release of American woman detained in Iran
Maine Democrats seek new Senate nominee after dropout
Severe flooding and evacuations in Texas
Argentina advances to World Cup final after beating England
Canadian wildfire smoke affects air quality in US
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