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.