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Fauci Pleads the Fifth, Trump’s Approval Tanking, US Bans Humanoid Robot
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- CNN 5 Things
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- Jul 29, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 458
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Summary
Dr. Anthony Fauci was subpoenaed to testify on Capitol Hill to answer questions about the Covid-19 pandemic — but he’s keeping quiet. As President Donald Trump promises to retaliate against Iran, questions remain about US weapons stockpiles. Meanwhile, a new CNN poll is full of warning signs for Trump and his priorities. Wildfires continue to scorch Western Europe, and more countries could be in the danger zone. And we’ll explain why the US is banning certain foreign-made humanoid robots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices