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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.

Jul 15, 2026, 3:40 PM Guardian US

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Sen. Klobuchar Questions Acting AG Blanche on ICE-Involved Shootings Amid Justice Department Scrutiny

During a high-stakes confirmation hearing, Sen. Amy Klobuchar pressed Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on recent ICE-related shootings and information sharing with state authorities.

NBC Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 3:31 PM

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche Faces Senate Confirmation Hearing as ICE Pauses Most Traffic Stops

Todd Blanche appears before the Senate for confirmation amid Immigration and Customs Enforcement's decision to halt most traffic stops following recent deadly shootings.

NPR News | Jul 15, 2026, 2:46 PM

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J250 Initiative Highlights Jewish Contributions as Antisemitism Hits 46-Year High

Launched during America’s 250th anniversary, the J250 Initiative aims to educate the public on Jewish American patriots and leaders amid rising antisemitic attacks.

Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 2:25 PM

Former Obama White House Counsel Kathryn Ruemmler to Testify on Epstein Ties

Kathryn Ruemmler, ex-White House counsel under Barack Obama, will appear before the House Oversight Committee regarding her connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Guardian US | Jul 15, 2026, 2:16 PM

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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

US Trial May Uncover Who Hired Hackers Targeting Exxon Climate Activists

Climate activists await court revelations on a hacking operation that targeted their communications amid ExxonMobil’s climate deception investigations.

Guardian US | Jul 15, 2026, 11:57 AM

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Arkansas Private School Founder Arrested Amid Abuse Allegations, Yet State Funding Continues

Despite abuse allegations and the arrest of its founder, The Delta Institute for the Developing Brain in Arkansas continues to receive public funds amid limited state oversight of private schools.

ProPublica | Jul 15, 2026, 11:10 AM

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Trump Escalates Feud with The New York Times as DOJ Subpoenas Journalists

The Department of Justice has subpoenaed four New York Times journalists over their reporting on security issues related to the Qatari-gifted Air Force One jet, marking a new phase in President Trump's ongoing conflict with the outlet.

The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 10:25 AM

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche Declares 'Weaponization Fund' Dead at Senate Hearing

During his confirmation hearing, Todd Blanche defended the controversial IRS settlement involving a $1.8 billion fund, despite criticism from a federal judge and bipartisan concerns.

Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 10:18 AM

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AGC Seeks to Declare Raymond Ng and Iris Koh Vexatious Litigants Over 'Lawfare' Claims

Singapore's Attorney-General's Chambers requests court orders to restrict the couple from filing lawsuits, citing a pattern of strategic litigation funded by crowdfunding.

CNA Latest News | Jul 15, 2026, 9:32 AM

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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.

ABC Top Stories | Jul 15, 2026, 9:31 AM

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche Faces Backlash Over IRS Settlement Favoring Trump

A federal judge criticized a settlement approved by Todd Blanche that benefits President Trump and his family, raising concerns about Blanche's suitability for attorney general.

Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 5:10 AM

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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.

The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 2:01 AM

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Family Seeks Justice After Evidence Tampering Charges in Teen’s Drowning Death

Two teenagers were charged with tampering with evidence following the drowning of 18-year-old Daniel Erving at a Texas lake in April.

ABC Top Stories | Jul 15, 2026, 12:28 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

US Marshal Drew Hanson Fatally Shot During Arrest Attempt in Louisiana

Clarence Frazier Jr. charged with murder after shooting deputy US marshal Drew Hanson during a law enforcement operation in Alexandria, Louisiana.

Guardian US | Jul 14, 2026, 10:21 PM

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Grassley Reveals Jack Smith Team Reviewed Text Messages of 44 Lawmakers in Trump Probe

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 PM

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Two Florida Men Indicted for Armed Home Invasion Involving Utility Worker Disguise and Zip-Tying of 13-Year-Old

Jay El Wilburn and Alvaughn Parker face multiple federal charges following a violent home robbery in Tampa, Florida, where victims were restrained and threatened at gunpoint.

Fox News Latest | Jul 14, 2026, 8:38 PM

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Jeffrey Epstein Secured $25 Million Fee in Swiss Bank IRS Settlement, Former White House Counsel Involved

Documents reveal Epstein’s role in negotiating a major IRS settlement for Edmond de Rothschild bank, with former Obama White House attorney Kathy Ruemmler connected to the case.

CBS Politics | Jul 14, 2026, 5:19 PM

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New Mexico AG Urges Reform After Report Reveals Racial Disparities in Gallup-McKinley Schools

A state investigation finds Indigenous and Hispanic students face disproportionate suspensions and expulsions compared to white peers in New Mexico’s largest Native American school district.

ProPublica | Jul 14, 2026, 5:07 PM

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Warren Buffett Halts Donations to Gates Foundation Amid Epstein Revelations

After two decades of philanthropy, Warren Buffett has stopped donating to the Gates Foundation following disclosures about Bill Gates' interactions with Jeffrey Epstein.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 14, 2026, 3:49 PM

Rapper Boosie Badazz Seeks $300,000 Refund After Failed Trump Pardon Effort

Louisiana rapper Boosie Badazz is pursuing arbitration to recover part of a $600,000 payment to lobbyists who failed to secure a presidential pardon for his 2023 weapon possession conviction.

Guardian US | Jul 14, 2026, 3:38 PM

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Judge Williams Criticizes Trump-Linked Settlement in Reopened IRS Case

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 PM