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.
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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.
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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 AMus
Amid escalating US-Iran tensions, Senate Democrats halt the National Defense Authorization Act to protest President Trump’s actions.
Guardian US | Jul 14, 2026, 9:16 PMpolitics
Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley disclosed that the Justice Department informed him of a secret review of lawmakers' texts by former special counsel Jack Smith’s team during an investigation into President Trump.
The Hill | Jul 14, 2026, 9:15 PMus
Darline Graham, sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, was appointed to serve the remainder of his Senate term, becoming the first woman to represent South Carolina in the Senate.
Guardian US | Jul 14, 2026, 8:05 PMworld
President Trump reverses his proposal to charge a 20% fee on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz, opting instead for trade deals with Gulf states as the US plans to resume a naval blockade on Iranian ports.
BBC World | Jul 14, 2026, 3:39 PMpolitics
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 PMgeneral
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
world
A federal judge ruled that the lawsuit filed by Donald Trump and his allies against the IRS was for an improper purpose, nullifying a controversial settlement that shielded them from tax audits.
France 24 English | Jul 14, 2026, 5:44 AM
politics
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams ruled that President Donald Trump’s January 29 lawsuit against the IRS was a facade to justify a settlement benefiting Trump and his allies with taxpayer funds.
Reason | Jul 14, 2026, 3:45 AM
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Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth announced a new task force with the Department of Justice aimed at identifying and prosecuting officials who leak sensitive information to the media.
Fox News Latest | Jul 14, 2026, 2:46 AM
politics
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams ruled that President Donald Trump’s January lawsuit against the IRS was a facade to justify a settlement benefiting Trump and his allies with taxpayer funds.
Reason | Jul 14, 2026, 2:24 AM
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President Donald Trump calls the late Sen. Lindsey Graham a 'great friend' following his sudden death, while South Carolina's former governor endorses the appointment of Graham's sister to his Senate seat.
NBC Politics | Jul 14, 2026, 12:36 AM
politics
Following a monthslong ceasefire, President Trump informed lawmakers that U.S. military operations against Iran resumed on July 7, citing Iranian attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
CBS Politics | Jul 13, 2026, 10:11 PM
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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
world
The White House considered declaring a national emergency to address alleged voting machine vulnerabilities prior to President Trump removing Election Assistance Commission leaders.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 11, 2026, 5:06 AM
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China condemns the US for blacklisting over 60 Chinese companies, alleging a breach of agreements made between leaders Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, while legal challenges and export controls escalate tensions.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 11, 2026, 2:01 AM
politics
Abdul Zahir Qadeer, a former Afghan National Assembly member and Border Force general, faces federal charges in New York for conspiring to import narcotics and possess illegal firearms.
CBS Politics | Jul 10, 2026, 11:58 PM
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The civil rights group demands a federal investigation into the task force's actions amid concerns over insufficient training and community trust.
Guardian US | Jul 10, 2026, 9:23 PM
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Despite U.S. drug trafficking charges and a $25 million bounty, Diosdado Cabello remains Venezuela’s interior and justice minister, with Trump officials maintaining cooperation amid allegations of political violence.
ProPublica | Jul 10, 2026, 3:03 PM
us
Federal authorities have indicted eight individuals for conspiring to carry out a drone and sniper attack on a UFC cage-fighting event held at the White House in June.
Guardian US | Jul 10, 2026, 6:20 AM
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The move to disband the Election Assistance Commission has drawn sharp criticism from Democrats and election officials, who warn it threatens election integrity ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections.
Guardian US | Jul 10, 2026, 4:17 AM
world
US President Donald Trump’s negative remarks on China’s renewable energy achievements are seen as politically motivated and inconsistent with China’s substantial progress in clean energy capacity.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 9, 2026, 9:58 PM
politics
President Donald Trump’s self-negotiated IRS settlement and the creation of an ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ have drawn bipartisan criticism, legal scrutiny, and public concern over conflicts of interest and misuse of taxpayer money.
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