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.
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Nominee for CDC director Erica Schwartz pledges to uphold science amid concerns over health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s controversial vaccine agenda.
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Todd Blanche commits to prioritizing action against mifepristone distribution by mail if confirmed, opposing a Biden-era policy.
The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 9:39 PMgeneral
Wesley Kirk Ford Jr. says he was fired for refusing to use a coworker’s chosen name, while Chili’s cites repeated harassment as the cause.
Washington Times News | Jul 15, 2026, 9:23 PMpolitics
Senators, including Republican John Cornyn and Democrats, pressed Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche during his confirmation hearing, described by one lawmaker as more of a performance evaluation than a traditional job interview.
The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 9:13 PMworld
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 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 AMpolitics
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 AMgeneral
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 AMus
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 PMgeneral
The 2026 CNBC America’s Top States for Business report ranks Tennessee, Texas, and eight other GOP-led states lowest in quality of life, drawing backlash over methodology and political factors.
Washington Times News | Jul 14, 2026, 7:12 PMgeneral
Three Russian nationals allegedly scammed Americans across 21 states and conducted cyber attacks on U.S. critical infrastructure through their companies based in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Fox News Latest | Jul 14, 2026, 6:56 PMgeneral
Following the death of Senator Lindsey Graham, his sister Darlene Graham Nordone has been appointed interim senator, continuing a legacy of relatives replacing late family members in Congress.
Fox News Latest | Jul 14, 2026, 6:26 PM
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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
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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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Shahidul Islam, who allegedly killed his sister-in-law in Lake County, Florida, fled to a sanctuary city after re-entering the U.S. following deportation.
Fox News Latest | Jul 11, 2026, 9:45 AM
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Nathan Johnson, Democratic candidate for Texas attorney general, calls for scrutiny of state grants awarded to Elon Musk’s SpaceX, alleging the deal raises concerns about fairness and public trust.
Guardian US | Jul 10, 2026, 8:05 PM
world
Denise Nataly Migliore, a Sydney native living in Louisiana, is accused of falsely claiming US citizenship and voting illegally in two federal elections.
ABC Australia News | Jul 10, 2026, 6:39 AM
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.
Reason | Jul 9, 2026, 6:43 PM
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Former Justice Department officials from both parties criticize Blanche’s leadership and political ties, calling for Senate rejection ahead of confirmation vote.
The Hill | Jul 8, 2026, 5:17 PM
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Denise Nataly Migliore faces federal charges for falsely claiming U.S. citizenship and casting ballots in two elections, highlighting ongoing enforcement efforts against illegal voting.
Fox News Latest | Jul 8, 2026, 2:06 AM
investigations
Despite his public stance against illegal voting, Ken Paxton may have voted using an address where he did not reside, raising concerns about compliance with Texas election law.
ProPublica | Jul 7, 2026, 10:29 PM
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Chokwe Antar Lumumba admitted to conspiracy charges related to accepting bribes in a multi-million-dollar downtown development project in Jackson, Mississippi.
Fox News Latest | Jul 7, 2026, 7:13 PM
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Following a Supreme Court ruling limiting the Voting Rights Act, the NAACP launches its largest midterm effort to boost Black voter turnout across key states and districts.
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