THE PRIVY POST

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Volume 2 • Issue No. 211 • Updated Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 10:21 AM UTC

Fauci pleads the Fifth over 100 times in Senate hearing on COVID-19 handling

Dr. Anthony Fauci repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment in a contentious Senate committee hearing about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to a potential contempt of Congress vote.

Sources: AP News


US launches strikes on Iranian targets after foiling missile attack on American forces

The US military launched strikes on Iranian targets a day after intercepting a missile attack on American forces, escalating tensions in the region.

Sources: AP News


Most Americans say war in Iran not worth fighting, AP-NORC poll finds

According to a new AP-NORC poll, most Americans believe the war in Iran has not been worth fighting, and President Trump's approval rating on Iran has slipped.

Sources: AP News


Glen Hansard, Irish musician and Oscar winner for 'Once,' dies in motorcycle crash

Glen Hansard, the Irish musician who won an Oscar for the song 'Falling Slowly' from the film 'Once,' died in a motorcycle crash.

Sources: AP News


Ebola outbreak in Congo tops 1,500 deaths, fastest-growing in history

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has become the fastest-growing in history, with the death toll exceeding 1,500, according to officials.

Sources: AP News


Trump announces $22.5B makeover of Dulles Airport

President Trump announced a $22.5 billion renovation plan for Washington Dulles International Airport, aiming to modernize the facility.

Sources: AP News


Fed leaves interest rates unchanged with three dissents; Warsh praises 'good family fight'

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady amid three dissenting votes, while Trump economic adviser Kevin Warsh described the debate as a 'good family fight.'

Sources: AP News


Elon Musk's xAI sues Minnesota over law banning 'nudification' technology

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company xAI filed a lawsuit against Minnesota over a first-in-the-nation law that bans technology used to create nude images of people without consent.

Sources: AP News


Tens of thousands of French wildfire evacuees allowed home as cooler weather moves in

French authorities permitted 84,000 evacuees from a massive wildfire in southwest France to return home as cooler temperatures helped contain the blaze.

Sources: AP News


Jared Leto denies sexual assault allegations described in BBC documentary

Actor Jared Leto has denied sexual assault allegations that were detailed in a BBC documentary, calling the claims false.

Sources: AP News