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August 6, 2026
The day's top stories, read by how settled the reporting is.
Senate panel obtains Fauci phone before contempt vote
The Senate Homeland Security Committee has obtained a copy of Fauci's phone as it prepares to decide whether to hold him in contempt of Congress.
FDA approves first mRNA flu vaccine for older adults
The FDA approved Moderna's mFlusiva, the first mRNA flu vaccine, for adults 50 to 65 and 65 and up, requiring an added trial in the older group.
State attorneys general subpoena Fauci
Three state attorneys general have subpoenaed Anthony Fauci over Covid guidance, with a Senate contempt vote called for Thursday.
Congo Ebola deaths pass 1,700 amid pay strike
AP News reports 3,874 confirmed Ebola cases and 1,751 deaths in eastern Congo as of Monday, with response work slowed by an aid worker strike over pay.
Missile shortfall spurs Pentagon crisis talks
The Pentagon held a crisis meeting on a weapons shortfall after an angry call from Trump; the White House dismissed the account as fake news.