GOP Senators Back McConnell Amid Growing Health Concerns
Senators Joni Ernst and Roger Marshall express confidence in Mitch McConnell’s return to Congress despite increased scrutiny over his health.
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Senators Joni Ernst and Roger Marshall express confidence in Mitch McConnell’s return to Congress despite increased scrutiny over his health.
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President Donald Trump vows to push for the Anti-Weaponization Bill if Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination is blocked by Republican senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis.
NBC Politics | Aug 1, 2026, 6:01 PM
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Former President Trump vows to keep Todd Blanche as acting attorney general and push for the Anti-Weaponization Bill after opposition from GOP Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis.
Fox News Latest | Aug 1, 2026, 4:30 PM
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President Trump attributes Sen. John Cornyn’s opposition to Todd Blanche’s confirmation to political retaliation over a GOP primary endorsement.
The Hill | Jul 31, 2026, 6:32 PM
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Senate Republicans and Democrats are negotiating a funding agreement to prevent a shutdown and limit a White House rule expanding Trump appointees' control over congressional appropriations.
The Hill | Jul 31, 2026, 11:04 AM
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President Donald Trump warns he may pull the nomination of Todd Blanche for attorney general until Republican senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis leave office, following their objections tied to a tax lawsuit settlement.
NBC Politics | Jul 31, 2026, 12:39 AM
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Senate Republicans continue efforts to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general amid internal disputes and President Trump's warning to withdraw the nomination until next year.
Washington Times News | Jul 30, 2026, 9:52 PM
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Thom Tillis criticizes President Trump’s handling of Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination, calling it ‘bad advice’ amid stalled confirmation.
Daily Caller | Jul 30, 2026, 8:34 PM
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Despite growing GOP concerns over the war's expansion and rising energy prices, Senate Republicans narrowly defeated a resolution aimed at directing President Trump to withdraw U.S. troops from Iran-related conflicts.
The Hill | Jul 30, 2026, 6:00 PM
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President Trump may temporarily withdraw Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general due to opposition from Republican Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, with plans to resubmit after they leave office.
The Hill | Jul 30, 2026, 4:28 PM
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President Donald Trump faces opposition from key Republican senators over a controversial tax immunity deal tied to his former personal lawyer Todd Blanche’s nomination as US attorney general.
Guardian US | Jul 30, 2026, 4:11 PMpolitics
Some Republicans express unease that President Trump’s upcoming primetime address may revisit the 2020 election, urging a focus on future contests instead.
The Hill | Jul 16, 2026, 8:48 PMus
Following a House vote to halt military aid to Israel, Senator Fetterman warns he would exit the Democratic Party if it officially turns against Israel.
Guardian US | Jul 16, 2026, 6:11 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
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Top Senate Republicans say they have spoken with Senator Mitch McConnell by phone amid his ongoing hospitalization and report he is engaged and eager to return to the Senate.
CBS Politics | Jul 7, 2026, 8:34 PM
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Support for Puerto Rican statehood is seen as key for Republicans to win critical swing districts and maintain control of the House in the upcoming midterm elections.
The Hill | Aug 1, 2026, 7:15 PM
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President Donald Trump reaffirms support for a $1.776 billion fund amid Senate opposition to his attorney general nominee Todd Blanche.
Al Jazeera | Aug 1, 2026, 7:13 PM
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Despite internal conflicts and concerns over far-left primary wins, Democrats are confident about reclaiming control of the House and possibly the Senate, buoyed by President Trump's historically low approval ratings.
The Hill | Aug 1, 2026, 5:28 PM
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President Trump warns of renewed efforts to advance his anti-weaponization fund should GOP senators fail to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general.
Washington Times News | Aug 1, 2026, 4:03 PM
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President Trump criticizes Senate delays in confirming Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and warns of reviving a $1.776 billion fund amid stalled approval efforts.
The Hill | Aug 1, 2026, 3:05 PM
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Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn have delayed the confirmation vote for Todd Blanche, prompting former President Trump to warn he will push for a controversial $1.8 billion fund if Blanche is not approved.
CBS Politics | Aug 1, 2026, 12:47 PM
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President Trump and his sons challenge a judge's decision that nullified a $10 billion IRS lawsuit settlement involving a compensation fund for victims of government abuse.
Washington Times News | Aug 1, 2026, 1:53 AM
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Outgoing Republican senators Thom Tillis, Bill Cassidy, and John Cornyn express skepticism about Todd Blanche’s DOJ nomination, complicating President Trump’s efforts.
The Hill | Jul 31, 2026, 10:57 PM
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The Trump administration has filed an appeal against a Florida federal judge’s decision that found the president colluded with the government in a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS, a case linked to the creation of a $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund.
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