NPR News: 07-15-2026 8AM EDT
Summary
NPR News covers Todd Blanche’s Senate confirmation hearings for Attorney General, focusing on his DOJ record and the IRS settlement. The broadcast reports on new U.S. military strikes against Iran and the resulting economic pressures. A Human Rights Watch report details abuse at U.S. immigration detention centers amid expanded arrests. International news includes a deadly fire in Bangkok, Israel’s temporary military service exemption for ultra-Orthodox men, and the House passing the Sunshine Protection Act for permanent daylight saving time.
Topics discussed
Todd Blanche's AG confirmation hearings and Senate scrutiny
U.S. military strikes on Iran and economic pressure
Human Rights Watch report on abuse at immigration detention centers
Death toll rises from fire at Bangkok music bar
Israel passes temporary military service exemption for ultra-Orthodox men
Sunshine Protection Act heads to Senate for permanent daylight saving time
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