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Fauci Pleads The Fifth, Blanche Confirmation In Jeopardy, Wall Street's Worst Day of 2026, Fed On Interest Rates
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- America In The Morning
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- Jul 30, 2026
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- 2371
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Today on America in the MorningFauci Takes The Fifth Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before a Senate committee Wednesday under subpoena, invoking his Fifth Amendment right to not answer a question over 100 times during a hearing that also saw one of his attorneys escorted from the chamber. Jim Roope reports that Fauci, who received a pardon from President Biden before he left office, could face Contempt of Congress charges as early as next week. Blanche’s Nomination In Question A day before the Senate Judiciary Committee was scheduled to vote on Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general, the Senior Senator from Texas canceled a meeting with the nominee. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the Blanche nomination is now hanging on by a thread. Middle East Fighting Intensifies Attacks in the Middle East escalated Wednesday and Wednesday night following Iran’s surprise missile launch against a US base in Jordan. Trump Wants SCOTUS To Rule On Carroll Case President Donald Trump has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the $83 million dollar judgment against him in the defamation case brought by columnist E. Jean Carroll. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports the Justice Department is also petitioning the high court to allow the federal government to replace Trump as the defendant in the case. Business News Wall Street suffers its worst day in 2026. Clayton Confirmed Despite concerns by some Democrats over 2020 election comments, the Senate has confirmed Jay Clayton as the nation's intelligence director. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. FED’s Interest Rate Reaction Wall Street suffered its worst day of the year on Wednesday despite the Federal Reserve not raising interest rate…