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Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche

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Sen. Klobuchar Questions Acting AG Blanche on ICE-Involved Shootings Amid Justice Department Scrutiny

During a high-stakes confirmation hearing, Sen. Amy Klobuchar pressed Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on recent ICE-related shootings and information sharing with state authorities.

Jul 15, 2026, 3:31 PM NBC Politics

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche Faces Senate Confirmation Hearing as ICE Pauses Most Traffic Stops

Todd Blanche appears before the Senate for confirmation amid Immigration and Customs Enforcement's decision to halt most traffic stops following recent deadly shootings.

NPR News | Jul 15, 2026, 2:46 PM

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche Faces Intense Confirmation Hearing Amid Opposition

Todd Blanche, nominated by President Donald Trump to lead the Justice Department, undergoes a challenging confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill while encountering opposition from Jeffrey Epstein survivors.

NBC Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 12:46 PM

Trump’s Attorney General Nominee Faces Senate Hearing Amid Rising ICE Controversies

Todd Blanche, former personal defense lawyer to Donald Trump, confronts a contentious Senate Judiciary Committee hearing as federal immigration enforcement faces scrutiny following multiple deaths.

Guardian US | Jul 15, 2026, 10:50 AM

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche Declares 'Weaponization Fund' Dead at Senate Hearing

During his confirmation hearing, Todd Blanche defended the controversial IRS settlement involving a $1.8 billion fund, despite criticism from a federal judge and bipartisan concerns.

Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 10:18 AM

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche Faces Senate Judiciary Committee Over DOJ Controversies

Blanche seeks permanent confirmation amid scrutiny over Justice Department actions, including a disputed fund linked to Trump's IRS lawsuit.

ABC Top Stories | Jul 15, 2026, 9:31 AM

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche Faces Backlash Over IRS Settlement Favoring Trump

A federal judge criticized a settlement approved by Todd Blanche that benefits President Trump and his family, raising concerns about Blanche's suitability for attorney general.

Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 5:10 AM

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Senator Cornyn Voices Concern Over Acting AG Blanche’s Role in Trump IRS Audit Settlement

Sen. John Cornyn questions the involvement of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche in a deal shielding former President Trump and his family from IRS audits.

The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 2:01 AM

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Durbin Says Acting AG Blanche Called DOJ’s $1.776 Billion Anti-Weaponization Fund ‘A Mistake’

Sen. Dick Durbin relayed that acting Attorney General Todd Blanche described the Trump-era fund as a misstep during a meeting ahead of Blanche’s Justice Department nomination hearing.

The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 12:05 AM

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Judge Williams Criticizes Trump-Linked Settlement in Reopened IRS Case

A federal judge has issued a scathing opinion on a dismissed lawsuit involving former President Trump and a disputed $1.776 billion settlement, highlighting collusion and improper motives.

Reason | Jul 14, 2026, 2:30 PM

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Todd Blanche Faces Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing Amid Controversy Over Judge’s Bar Referral

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee for a confirmation hearing following a recent bar discipline referral by Judge Kathleen Williams.

Fox News Latest | Jul 14, 2026, 1:52 PM

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High-Profile Trump Nominees Face Scrutiny from Outgoing GOP Senators

Several key Trump administration nominees underwent confirmation hearings, revealing divisions among outgoing Republican senators over their support.

The Hill | Jul 19, 2026, 9:35 PM

Former DOJ Lawyer Liz Oyer Urges Senate to Reject Todd Blanche’s Attorney General Nomination

Liz Oyer, fired after refusing to restore gun rights to Mel Gibson, criticizes Blanche for politicizing the Department of Justice during his Senate confirmation hearing.

Guardian US | Jul 16, 2026, 10:12 PM

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Todd Blanche Faces Intense Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing for Attorney General Nomination

President Trump's nominee for Attorney General, Todd Blanche, underwent rigorous questioning during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on July 15, 2026.

NBC Politics | Jul 16, 2026, 4:40 AM

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Todd Blanche Faces Testy Moments in Senate Hearing as He Seeks Republican Support

During a lengthy confirmation hearing on July 15, 2026, Todd Blanche maintained composure despite challenging questions while pursuing backing from Republican senators.

NPR News | Jul 15, 2026, 11:06 PM

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Democrats Split Over U.S. Aid to Israel Amid Growing Party Divisions

House Democrats were divided in a vote on ending U.S. aid to Israel, highlighting intraparty disagreements over the Netanyahu government’s actions and the broader conflict in the Middle East.

NBC Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 10:16 PM

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Todd Blanche Faces Senate Scrutiny Over Epstein Files and Trump Tax Immunity Settlement

US Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche was questioned by lawmakers about a controversial $1.8 billion fund linked to a tax immunity deal for former President Trump.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 15, 2026, 7:38 PM

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Trump AG Nominee Todd Blanche Faces Senate Confirmation Amid Diverse National Headlines

Todd Blanche confronts his first major Senate confirmation challenge as multiple significant news stories unfold across the United States.

Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 11:32 AM

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Todd Blanche Faces Senate Judiciary Committee in First Major Confirmation Battle Since Lindsey Graham’s Death

Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche’s confirmation hearing tests Republican unity amid the Senate Judiciary Committee’s efforts to fill the late Senator Lindsey Graham’s seat.

Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 10:27 AM

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Boat Capsizes Near Alcatraz, Flash Floods Trigger Texas Evacuations Amid Air Quality Alerts

A fatal boating accident near Alcatraz Island and severe weather conditions in Texas mark recent public safety concerns in the US.

ABC Top Stories | Jul 16, 2026, 7:08 PM

Trump Fires Newly Appointed US Attorney in Seattle Less Than an Hour After Swearing-In

Roger Rogoff was appointed by federal judges as US attorney for Seattle but was removed by President Donald Trump shortly after taking office, underscoring tensions between the judiciary and the administration.

Guardian US | Jul 16, 2026, 2:02 PM

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Canadian Woman Accused of Slapping Girl Over Trump Clothing in U.S. Incident

A Canadian woman faces accusations after allegedly slapping a girl over Trump and ICE clothing, amid other notable U.S. news including Florida school principals jailed and ongoing testimonies.

Fox News Latest | Jul 16, 2026, 11:30 AM

Donald Trump to Meet Darline Graham at White House Amid Election Speech Plans

Darline Graham appointed to Senate seat after brother Lindsey Graham's death; Trump to deliver primetime speech on election security and US Mint releases commemorative coin.

Guardian US | Jul 16, 2026, 10:42 AM

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Third Circuit Strikes Down New Jersey’s Ban on Semiautomatic Rifles and High-Capacity Magazines

A landmark ruling declares New Jersey’s restrictions on certain firearms and magazines unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.

Reason | Jul 23, 2026, 8:39 AM