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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Jashanpreet Singh, an illegal immigrant from India, received a prison sentence of four years and eight months after pleading guilty to vehicular manslaughter in a 2025 Southern California semitruck crash that killed three people, sparking outrage and calls for stricter enforcement.
Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 7:02 AMpolitics
Two years after its creation under the Biden administration, the Economic Diplomacy Action Group convenes to focus on U.S. foreign policy priorities including leadership in artificial intelligence.
The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 2:33 AMpolitics
A recent Gallup survey reveals that only 27% of Americans express confidence in key U.S. institutions, marking one of the lowest levels recorded.
The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 12:05 AMworld
Ambiguities in a hastily drafted memorandum of understanding have led to conflicting interpretations between Iran and other regional actors, complicating control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
BBC World | Jul 14, 2026, 7:56 PMgeneral
More than half of the job losses in Washington, D.C. since the COVID-19 pandemic began are linked to federal layoffs under the Trump administration, according to a new report.
Washington Times News | Jul 14, 2026, 7:10 PMpolitics
A Defense Department inspector general report reveals the Mesquite, Texas facility has failed to produce any 155mm artillery projectile parts, impacting U.S. Army ammunition replenishment efforts amid ongoing support for Ukraine.
CBS Politics | Jul 14, 2026, 7:09 PMpolitics
Former acting ICE director John Sandweg calls for a pause on vehicular stops amid scrutiny of agency tactics.
The Hill | Jul 14, 2026, 6:27 PMpolitics
President Trump reverses his plan to impose a toll on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, opting to focus on trade and investment with Gulf states instead.
The Hill | Jul 14, 2026, 4:13 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 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 PMgeneral
President Trump signed executive orders reducing the size of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments, reversing expansions made during the Biden administration.
Washington Times News | Jul 14, 2026, 11:48 AMpolitics
President Trump announced a prime-time address to discuss newly declassified intelligence on foreign interference in the 2020 election.
NBC Politics | Jul 14, 2026, 11:47 AM
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The reduction opens nearly 1.5 million acres of sacred Native American land to development, reversing protections established by previous administrations.
Guardian US | Jul 14, 2026, 5:34 AM
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The US government has reimbursed tens of billions of dollars in tariffs collected under former President Donald Trump’s policies after the Supreme Court declared them illegal.
Guardian US | Jul 14, 2026, 3:30 AM
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The Department of Health and Human Services will not finalize its proposed policy to end gender-affirming care for youth nationwide.
NPR News | Jul 14, 2026, 12:31 AM
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The Department of Health and Human Services will not finalize its previous proposal to end gender-affirming care for youth nationwide.
NPR News | Jul 13, 2026, 11:45 PM
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Editors reflect on Senator Lindsey Graham’s hawkish foreign policy influence, rising gas prices amid U.S.-Iran tensions, and bipartisan housing legislation amid political shifts.
Reason | Jul 13, 2026, 10:27 PM
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The late Republican senator was known for his staunch support of military interventions, close ties to Donald Trump, and unwavering backing of Israel.
Al Jazeera | Jul 13, 2026, 9:48 PM
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Small businesses faced significant challenges from tariffs introduced in April 2025, with many raising prices and expressing pessimism about 2026 revenues and employment.
Reason | Jul 13, 2026, 5:31 PM
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President Donald Trump considers adopting features of Australia’s retirement system to create portable retirement accounts, potentially the largest U.S. policy shift since Social Security.
Fox News Latest | Jul 13, 2026, 9:58 AM
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President Donald Trump proposes adopting features of Australia’s retirement system to create portable retirement accounts, potentially reshaping American retirement policy.
Fox News Latest | Jul 13, 2026, 9:47 AM
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President Donald Trump considers adopting features of Australia’s retirement system to create portable retirement accounts, potentially marking the largest change in U.S. retirement policy since 1935.
Fox News Latest | Jul 13, 2026, 9:36 AM
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Brisbane prop Payne Haas has dismissed reports of switching back to Australia, affirming his dedication to representing Samoa in the upcoming World Cup.
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