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Blocking Todd Blanche’s Attorney General Nomination

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US Senate Delays Vote on Todd Blanche’s Attorney General Nomination Over Trump IRS Lawsuit Concerns

Key Republican senators demand clarity on the settlement of Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS, stalling Blanche’s confirmation.

Jul 30, 2026, 5:14 AM Euronews

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Senate Judiciary Committee Delays Vote on Todd Blanche’s Attorney General Nomination Amid GOP Concerns

Republican senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis seek written assurances from the Justice Department regarding a Trump-IRS settlement, stalling the confirmation process.

NBC Politics | Jul 30, 2026, 2:52 AM

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Senate Judiciary Committee Postpones Vote on Todd Blanche’s Attorney General Nomination Amid GOP Opposition

Opposition from Republican Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn over a disputed DOJ fund delays the confirmation process for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.

The Hill | Jul 30, 2026, 12:55 AM

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Trump Dismisses Concerns Over Cornyn’s Potential Hold on Blanche Nomination

President Trump downplays the possibility that Senator John Cornyn could block acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s Senate nomination, despite Cornyn’s expressed reservations.

The Hill | Jul 29, 2026, 10:56 PM

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US Senate Unanimously Opposes Pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell

The Senate passed a symbolic resolution against any presidential clemency for Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year sentence for sex-trafficking crimes linked to Jeffrey Epstein.

Guardian US | Jul 29, 2026, 9:57 PM

Todd Blanche’s Attorney General Nomination Faces Uncertainty Ahead of Senate Vote

Republican Senator John Cornyn demands written assurances on a $1.8bn fund and tax immunity provisions before backing Blanche’s nomination.

Guardian US | Jul 29, 2026, 9:00 PM

Todd Blanche Exiting a press conference outside Manhattan Criminal Courthouse where his client Former President Donald Trump was charged with 34 felony counts

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Trump’s Attorney General Nominee Todd Blanche Faces Republican Skepticism Ahead of Senate Vote

Interim Attorney General Todd Blanche, a former defense lawyer for Donald Trump, encounters doubts from within the Republican Party as the Senate Judiciary Committee prepares to vote on his confirmation.

Al Jazeera | Jul 29, 2026, 8:56 PM

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DOE Selects Five States to Explore Nuclear Waste Storage

The Energy Department has signed agreements with Utah, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Idaho to investigate potential nuclear waste storage sites amid ongoing disposal challenges.

The Hill | Jul 29, 2026, 1:28 AM

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Senate Faces Test Over Todd Blanche’s Attorney General Nomination

As President Trump nominates Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, questions arise about his suitability amid comparisons to historic standards of legal integrity.

The Hill | Jul 27, 2026, 12:52 PM

Experts Warn Todd Blanche’s DOJ Could Hinder Justice for Epstein Survivors

As Todd Blanche nears confirmation as U.S. attorney general, survivors and legal experts express concern over potential setbacks in Epstein-related investigations.

Guardian US | Jul 27, 2026, 10:56 AM

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Trump DOJ Vows to Pursue Every Voting Violation Following New Jersey Voter Roll Revelations

Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon announces a shift in DOJ enforcement strategy to prosecute all credible cases of illegal voting, citing a 'broken windows' approach after noncitizen registrations were found in New Jersey.

Fox News Latest | Jul 24, 2026, 2:52 PM

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Trump DOJ Pledges to Pursue Every Illegal Vote Following New Jersey Voter Roll Revelations

Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon announces a shift in DOJ enforcement strategy to prosecute all credible voting violations, citing a 'broken windows' approach.

Fox News Latest | Jul 24, 2026, 2:39 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

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche Meets with Epstein Accusers Following Senator Tillis' Request

The meeting aimed to address concerns from Jeffrey Epstein's accusers amid scrutiny of the Justice Department's handling of related investigations.

CBS Politics | Jul 17, 2026, 2:12 AM

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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Senator Tillis Conditions Support for Todd Blanche on Meeting Epstein Survivors

North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis demands Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche meet with Jeffrey Epstein survivors before advancing his confirmation.

CBS Politics | Jul 16, 2026, 6:59 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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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

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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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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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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

US Senator and Trump Ally Lindsey Graham Dies After Brief and Sudden Illness

Lindsey Graham, a prominent Republican senator known for his hawkish foreign policy and close ties to Donald Trump, died at 71, prompting tributes from global leaders and a scramble to fill his Senate seat.

Guardian US | Jul 12, 2026, 10:43 AM

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Over 1,200 Former DOJ Employees Urge Senate to Reject Todd Blanche’s Attorney General Nomination

Former Justice Department officials from both parties criticize Blanche’s leadership and political ties, calling for Senate rejection ahead of confirmation vote.

The Hill | Jul 8, 2026, 5:17 PM

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Over 1,200 Former DOJ Employees Urge Senate to Reject Todd Blanche’s Attorney General Nomination

A letter from former Justice Department staff highlights concerns over Blanche’s leadership and the departure of thousands of career employees.

The Hill | Jul 7, 2026, 1:38 PM