President Trump is set to swear in Todd Blanche as the next attorney general on Monday, August 10, 2026, after the Senate confirmed Blanche's appointment with a close 50-49 vote early Saturday morning. The confirmation followed weeks of controversy surrounding the nomination.

On Sunday, August 9, Trump described the ongoing conflict with Iran as "like a chess game," noting that the United States is only partially negotiating with Tehran. He also indicated that depleted American munitions stockpiles are limiting the administration's options in the conflict.

Separately, Republicans in North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District are preparing to discuss a replacement for their representative, who decided last week not to seek reelection amid a House Ethics investigation.

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