Fauci takes the 5th, Blanche nomination on hold, Mika fact-checks Trump's role in COVID response

July 30, 2026 - 6am:

• Todd Blanche nomination on hold amid GOP standoff

• Dr. Anthony Fauci invokes the 5th Amendment more than 100 times in GOP-led COVID hearing

• MS NOW Report: Secret Service agents were pressured to covertly surveil former FBI Director James Comey

• Poll: trump not paying enough attention to top issues

• Poll: 60% oppose U.S. military action in Iran

• U.S. launches major retaliatory strikes against Iran

• Trump surprised by reports China sending weapons to Iran

• Mika Fact-check's Trump's role in COVID pandemic response

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