NPR News: 07-16-2026 12AM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s contentious confirmation hearing regarding a controversial anti-weaponization fund and Jay Clayton’s clashes with Democrats over the 2020 election. International updates include President Trump’s comments on Iran, the release of Dana Karari, and Ukraine’s tech-savvy defense minister stepping down. Domestic stories feature a fatal boat capsizing in San Francisco Bay and severe flooding in Texas. Finally, Argentina advances to the World Cup final after defeating England.
Topics discussed
Acting AG Blanche faces scrutiny over anti-weaponization fund
Jay Clayton clashes with Democrats over 2020 election and subpoenas
Trump claims Iran will settle; Dana Karari released from Iran
Ukraine's tech-savvy defense minister Mikhailov Fedorov steps down
Search continues for missing people after boat capsizes in SF Bay
Widespread flooding threatens Texas Hill Country
Argentina advances to World Cup final after beating England
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