July 29, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Summary
Dr. Anthony Fauci invokes the Fifth Amendment over 100 times during a contentious congressional hearing on the origins of COVID-19. Meanwhile, U.S.-Saudi strikes on Iranian-backed militias in Iraq escalate regional tensions, with new attacks reported in Egypt and Jordan. The broadcast also covers the Federal Reserve holding interest rates steady, devastating wildfires across Europe, and a rising trend of single women outpacing men in homeownership.
Topics discussed
Dr. Fauci pleads Fifth at congressional hearing on COVID origins
U.S. and Saudi Arabia strike Iran-backed militias in Iraq
Federal Reserve holds rates steady; Trump unveils airport overhaul
Japan earthquake deaths and Ukraine strikes on Russian refineries
Grammy category controversy and death of musician Glen Hansard
Devastating wildfires spread across France, Spain, and Portugal
Rise in single women homeowners and societal reactions
Inside the Proud Boys: An Esquire reporter's experience
Brief But Spectacular: Growing up as a theater kid
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