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Chairman of the Senate Committee

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GOP Voices Concern Over Trump’s 2026 Speech Focused on 2020 Election

Some Republicans express unease that President Trump’s upcoming primetime address may revisit the 2020 election, urging a focus on future contests instead.

Jul 16, 2026, 8:48 PM The Hill

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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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Social Security Faces 22% Benefit Cut as Trust Fund Nears Depletion

With Social Security’s retirement trust fund expected to run dry by early 2033, a 22 percent cut in benefits looms for all recipients, raising urgent questions for the incoming Senate.

Reason | Jul 16, 2026, 6:34 PM

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Trump AG Nominee Todd Blanche Faces Uncertain Confirmation as GOP Senators Withhold Support

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche undergoes intense Senate Judiciary Committee scrutiny amid unresolved questions over DOJ independence and a controversial anti-weaponization fund.

Fox News Latest | Jul 16, 2026, 10:58 AM

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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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Tai Po Fire Attributed to Multiple Layers of Human Failure, Hearing Reveals

An independent committee continues its investigation into Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades, highlighting systemic failures during a costly renovation project.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 16, 2026, 3:15 AM

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Tim Scott Suggests Darline Graham Could Run for Late Brother Lindsey Graham’s Senate Seat

With the Senate race to succeed Lindsey Graham still open, GOP Sen. Tim Scott highlights Darline Graham’s strong start as interim senator and potential candidate.

CBS Politics | Jul 16, 2026, 1:26 AM

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US Senate Proposes Bill to Reduce Dependence on China in Pharmaceutical Sector

Bipartisan senators introduce legislation to increase transparency on foreign investments amid concerns over US reliance on China for drug ingredients and medical supply chains.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 16, 2026, 12:40 AM

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Sen. Chris Van Hollen Criticizes Democratic Messaging as He Considers 2028 White House Run

Van Hollen says Democratic leaders have failed to clearly communicate their agenda and have focused excessively on opposing former President Trump.

The Hill | Jul 16, 2026, 12:00 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

Erica Schwartz Faces Senate Questions on Standing Up to RFK Jr’s Vaccine Policies

Nominee for CDC director Erica Schwartz pledges to uphold science amid concerns over health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s controversial vaccine agenda.

Guardian US | Jul 15, 2026, 10:27 PM

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Democrats Boycott Senate Hearing on Fraud, Leaving Dais Empty

All Democrats on the Senate Homeland Security Committee skipped the main questioning at a hearing focused on exposing fraud in America, drawing GOP criticism.

Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 9:11 PM

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Trump Intelligence Nominee Jay Clayton Highlights Role in Shaping US-China Economic Strategy

Jay Clayton, nominated for director of national intelligence, emphasized his potential contribution to US economic policy with China during a Senate confirmation hearing that underscored Beijing as a key geopolitical challenge.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 15, 2026, 8:25 PM

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Democrats Oppose Sanctions Bill Over Concerns of Expanded Tariff Powers for Trump

Democratic lawmakers criticize the Sanctioning Russia Act 2026, warning it grants President Trump excessive tariff authority amid efforts to sanction Russia over its war in Ukraine.

The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 8:03 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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Senate Questions Todd Blanche’s Loyalty to Trump During DOJ Confirmation Hearing

Interim Attorney General Todd Blanche faces intense scrutiny over his allegiance to former President Donald Trump and the independence of the Department of Justice.

Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 5:44 PM

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Sen. Cassidy Rebukes Trump’s ASPR Nominee Over Hepatitis B Vaccine Claims

During a Senate confirmation hearing, Sen. Bill Cassidy criticized Sean Kaufman, President Trump’s nominee to lead the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, for spreading misleading information about the hepatitis B vaccine.

The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 5:43 PM

Jay Clayton Refuses to Confirm Biden’s 2020 Election Victory During Intelligence Chief Hearing

Jay Clayton, nominated to replace Bill Pulte as US intelligence chief, declined to state that Joe Biden won the 2020 presidential election during his Senate confirmation hearing.

Guardian US | Jul 15, 2026, 4:47 PM

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Sen. Elizabeth Warren Questions Fed Chair Kevin Warsh on Investigation into Private Dinner with Wall Street Bankers

At a Senate Banking Committee hearing, Warren pressed Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh regarding his handling of an investigation into a top Fed official’s private dinner with Wall Street bankers.

The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 4:39 PM

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House Republicans Propose $90 Billion Reconciliation Bill for Iran War, Election Funding, and Farm Aid

The GOP aims to pass a party-line budget resolution allocating $90 billion for military spending, election-related measures, and agricultural assistance amid ongoing tensions in Iran.

NBC Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 4:25 PM

Todd Blanche Faces Senate Judiciary Committee in Attorney General Confirmation Hearing

Donald Trump’s nominee Todd Blanche testifies amid scrutiny over career prosecutor purges, Epstein files, and controversial charges.

Guardian US | Jul 15, 2026, 3:40 PM

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Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh Vows No Tolerance for Elevated Inflation Amid Cooling June CPI

New Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh testified before Congress pledging commitment to price stability as recent data shows easing inflation, while Fed Governor Christopher Waller warns inflation risks remain. Meanwhile, President Trump signals intensified strikes on Iran.

Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 2:41 PM

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Jay Clayton Testifies Before Senate Intelligence Committee on ODNI Nomination

Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton appears before Senate panel as President Trump’s nominee to lead the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.

The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 1:48 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