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.
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Blanche seeks permanent confirmation amid scrutiny over Justice Department actions, including a disputed fund linked to Trump's IRS lawsuit.
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The Permanent Trump Secure Border Act aims to criminalize visa overstays, end catch and release, and tighten asylum rules as it moves to the House floor.
Fox News Latest | Jul 21, 2026, 11:50 PMus
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 AMgeneral
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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Republican House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan has urged the Justice Department to investigate and potentially charge Jack Smith, alleging he lied to Congress during his deposition.
CBS Politics | Jul 23, 2026, 3:22 AM
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The National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2027 passed narrowly in the House despite Democratic opposition over its cost, Iran war involvement, and voting restrictions tied to the bill.
CNA Latest News | Jul 23, 2026, 2:02 AM
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The Republican-controlled House passed a budget resolution enabling a reconciliation bill to fund the conflict with Iran and support farmers, while also attempting to impose new voting restrictions.
Guardian US | Jul 22, 2026, 10:48 PM
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The House approved a stopgap spending measure extending funding until December 4, aiming to avoid a shutdown ahead of the November elections amid ongoing Senate disagreements.
Guardian US | Jul 22, 2026, 4:02 AM
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The Senate intelligence committee voted 9-8 to advance Jay Clayton’s nomination as Director of National Intelligence, setting the stage for a full Senate confirmation vote amid partisan criticism.
Guardian US | Jul 21, 2026, 9:03 PM
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The Senate Intelligence Committee narrowly approved President Donald Trump’s nominee for Director of National Intelligence, potentially reopening the path to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
Fox News Latest | Jul 21, 2026, 8:02 PM
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Despite widespread public pessimism, economic indicators under President Donald Trump reveal rising real wages, reduced income inequality, and increased consumer spending, according to recent reports and expert commentary.
Fox News Latest | Jul 21, 2026, 10:11 AM
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The SAVE America Act, backed by former President Trump, advances through the House Rules Committee, setting up a chamber-wide vote despite ongoing Senate challenges.
Fox News Latest | Jul 21, 2026, 1:18 AMpolitics
Several key Trump administration nominees underwent confirmation hearings, revealing divisions among outgoing Republican senators over their support.
The Hill | Jul 19, 2026, 9:35 PMgeneral
Despite opposition from Senator Warner, Jay Clayton is expected to be confirmed as DNI due to Republican Senate control.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 19, 2026, 6:33 PMpolitics
President Trump calls for expanding the bipartisan Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025 to include Iran, following recent escalations in U.S.-Iran tensions and to honor the late Senator Lindsey Graham.
The Hill | Jul 19, 2026, 2:12 PMpolitics
The expiration of a Medicaid funding ban for abortion providers and its omission from the latest Republican budget framework has heightened tensions with anti-abortion groups.
The Hill | Jul 18, 2026, 5:28 PMpolitics
Following President Trump's recent primetime address alleging vulnerabilities in the U.S. election system, Democratic strategist James Carville and other political figures voiced strong criticism.
The Hill | Jul 18, 2026, 3:54 PMgeneral
The New York Times' description of AIPAC as a 'hard-right pro-Israel lobbying group' in its coverage of a House vote on Israel aid has drawn backlash from critics and commentators.
Fox News Latest | Jul 18, 2026, 12:49 AMworld
US President Donald Trump alleges China obtained 220 million voter records and claims election system vulnerabilities, contradicting past US intelligence findings.
BBC World | Jul 17, 2026, 3:12 AMpolitics
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 AMgeneral
Jennifer Bos, mother of a murder victim, testified on Capitol Hill, revealing a private conversation that convinced her Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche understands the struggles of Angel Families.
Fox News Latest | Jul 16, 2026, 11:04 PMus
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 PMpolitics
House Republicans propose a budget reconciliation bill to allocate $60 billion to the Department of Defense amid ongoing concerns over financial accountability and rising war costs in Iran.
Reason | Jul 16, 2026, 10:08 PMpolitics
Some Republicans express unease that President Trump’s upcoming primetime address may revisit the 2020 election, urging a focus on future contests instead.
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