NPR
Morning news brief
Friday, July 31, 2026
President Trump said he may withdraw his nomination of Todd Blanche for an unspecified position. Trump stated that a deal has been reached for Hamas to disarm and Israeli forces to withdraw from Gaza. The U.S. economy is expanding at a reduced rate compared to previous periods.
Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/07/31/nx-s1-5901900/morning-news-brief