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AXIOS (David Nather) - Fauci takes Fifth Amendment, refuses to answer Senate panel questions Wed Jul 29 13:37:12 2026

Dr. Anthony Fauci, who led the nation's infectious disease efforts during the pandemic, invoked the Fifth Amendment on Wednesday and declined to answer questions from a Senate committee investigating the origins of COVID-19. Why it matters: Fauci said Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), the head of the Senate homeland security committee, was trying to get him to say something that could put him in legal jeopardy. - Former President Biden gave Fauci a preemptive pardon before leaving office, but Fauci argues he could be in trouble if he makes any statements that could open new lines of investigation for the committee. What he's saying: Paul has an "unhinged obsession with me," and his motive for the hearing is to "get me to say something — anything…

Dr. Anthony Fauci, who led the nation's infectious disease efforts during the pandemic, invoked the Fifth Amendment on Wednesday and declined to answer questions from a Senate committee investigating the origins of COVID-19. Why it matters: Fauci said Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), the head of the Senate homeland security committee, was trying to get him to say something that could put him in legal jeopardy. - Former President Biden gave Fauci a preemptive pardon before leaving office, but Fauci argues he could be in trouble if he makes any statements that could open new lines of investigation for the committee. What he's saying: Paul has an "unhinged obsession with me," and his motive for the hearing is to "get me to say something — anything…Open

NYTIMES (Alex Marshall) - Glen Hansard, Frontman of Irish Band the Frames, Dies at 56 Wed Jul 29 13:30:13 2026

The Irish singer-songwriter, who won an Oscar for the song “Falling Slowly” from the movie “Once,” died in a motorcycle crash.

NYTIMES (Alexandra Stevenson and Ana Swanson) - Trump’s Tariffs Are Sending Some Companies Back to China Wed Jul 29 13:30:12 2026

For some U.S. brands seeking a location for their factories, the economic logic is once again pointing to China.

ABCNEWS - Fauci invokes 5th Amendment during Senate testimony Wed Jul 29 13:01:59 2026

Dr. Anthony Fauci, who helped lead the U.S. response during the COVID pandemic, invoked the Fifth Amendment ahead of plans to testify before the Senate on Wednesday.

NYTIMES (Colby Smith) - What to Watch at the Federal Reserve’s July Meeting Wed Jul 29 12:49:40 2026

Kevin M. Warsh, who will preside over his second meeting as chairman of the central bank, faces pressure to raise interest rates as inflation remains elevated.

ABCNEWS - Trump administration to end Medicare Part D subsidy program in 2027 Wed Jul 29 12:21:32 2026

The prescription drug benefit is used by millions of seniors.

NYTIMES (Sam Sifton) - Europe Is Burning Wed Jul 29 11:28:40 2026

We look at the wildfires in France and Spain.

ABCNEWS - 4 takeaways from Fauci's journals ahead of his Senate testimony Wed Jul 29 11:20:44 2026

Dr. Anthony Fauci will sit before the Senate's Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) on Wednesday.

NPR (Brittney Melton) - U.S. and Iran resume attacks. And, Fauci to face Senate questions on COVID pandemic Wed Jul 29 11:09:37 2026

The U.S. and Iran have resumed fighting after Iran attacked U.S. forces in the Middle East yesterday. And, a Senate committee will question Anthony Fauci about the COVID-19 pandemic.

The U.S. and Iran have resumed fighting after Iran attacked U.S. forces in the Middle East yesterday. And, a Senate committee will question Anthony Fauci about the COVID-19 pandemic.Open

NYTIMES (Carlos Barragán and Ségolène Le Stradic) - Wildfires Slow in France and Spain, but Worse May Be Ahead Wed Jul 29 10:48:11 2026

Firefighters have contained vast fires in both countries, but winds are high and temperatures rising. Spain’s prime minister said the next 12 hours would be “decisive.”