THE PRIVY POST

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Volume 2 • Issue No. 211 • Updated Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 09:05 PM UTC

Trump may withdraw Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination

President Donald Trump said he may pull Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general, potentially to avoid conceding to GOP demands.

Sources: AP News


US and Iran trade missile barrages as conflict continues

The US and Iran exchanged missile strikes, dimming hopes for a quick resolution to the five-month conflict.

Sources: AP News


AP-NORC poll shows most Americans say Iran war not worth fighting

A new AP-NORC poll indicates most Americans believe the war in Iran has not been worth fighting, and Trump's approval rating on Iran has fallen.

Sources: AP News


Fauci pleads Fifth in Senate hearing on COVID-19 response

Dr. Anthony Fauci repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment during a contentious Senate committee hearing on COVID-19.

Sources: AP News


European nations vow FIFA World Cup boycott over private equity plan

Several European countries threatened to boycott the FIFA World Cup in opposition to President Infantino's private equity proposal.

Sources: AP News


Child soldiers recount horrors of Sudan's war with Colombian mercenaries

AP Exclusive: Teenagers conscripted by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces say they were trained by Colombian mercenaries.

Sources: AP News


Russia accuses Telegram CEO Pavel Durov of aiding terrorism

Russia launched a new digital crackdown, accusing Telegram's founder of supporting terrorism.

Sources: AP News


US economy grows at sluggish 1.5% in Q2 with high inflation

The US economy expanded at a 1.5% annual rate in the second quarter, while inflation remained stubbornly high.

Sources: AP News


Wildfires force evacuations in France and Spain, spread across Europe

Fast-moving wildfires swept through parts of France and Spain, forcing evacuations and threatening homes, including George Clooney's property.

Sources: AP News


Man convicted in terrorism trial over 2022 stabbing of Salman Rushdie

A man was found guilty in the 2022 attack on author Salman Rushdie, in a trial that focused on terrorism charges.

Sources: AP News