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Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche Pledges to Stop Mail-Order Abortion Medication

Todd Blanche commits to prioritizing action against mifepristone distribution by mail if confirmed, opposing a Biden-era policy.

Jul 15, 2026, 9:39 PM The Hill

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche Faces Intense Senate Confirmation Hearing

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 PM

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche Makes Verbal Slip-Up During Confirmation Hearing

During his confirmation hearing on July 15, 2026, Todd Blanche appeared to confuse his current and past roles while responding to a question about his relationship with former President Trump.

The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 8:36 PM

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Todd Blanche Faces Senate Scrutiny Over Epstein Files and Trump Tax Immunity Settlement

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 PM

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Senate Questions Todd Blanche’s Loyalty to Trump During DOJ Confirmation Hearing

Interim Attorney General Todd Blanche faces intense scrutiny over his allegiance to former President Donald Trump and the independence of the Department of Justice.

Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 5:44 PM

Jay Clayton Refuses to Confirm Biden’s 2020 Election Victory During Intelligence Chief Hearing

Jay Clayton, nominated to replace Bill Pulte as US intelligence chief, declined to state that Joe Biden won the 2020 presidential election during his Senate confirmation hearing.

Guardian US | Jul 15, 2026, 4:47 PM

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Epstein Survivors Attend Todd Blanche's Confirmation Hearing Amid Justice Department Scrutiny

Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein were present at the July 15, 2026, confirmation hearing for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, who defended the Justice Department's handling of Epstein-related files and pledged to restore public trust.

NBC Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 4:38 PM

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Nearly Two Decades After Heller, Practical Gun Rights Remain Largely Unchanged

An analysis of the impact of the Supreme Court's Heller decision finds minimal changes to gun rights over 18 years, contrasting with other landmark rulings.

Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 3:42 PM

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.

Guardian US | Jul 15, 2026, 3:40 PM

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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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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

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Dash-Cam Footage of ESPN Analyst Matt Miller’s Crash Raises Questions Amid Missouri AG Investigation

ESPN analyst Matt Miller, who underwent arm amputation following a June car crash, steps away from ESPN as the Missouri Attorney General investigates his GoFundMe campaign.

Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 12:41 PM

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Trump AG Nominee Todd Blanche Faces Senate Confirmation Amid Diverse National Headlines

Todd Blanche confronts his first major Senate confirmation challenge as multiple significant news stories unfold across the United States.

Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 11:32 AM

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Jay Clayton to Testify at Senate Confirmation Hearing for DNI Nomination

After a delay caused by President Trump’s request, Jay Clayton, nominee for Director of National Intelligence, is scheduled to appear before the Senate Intelligence Committee on July 15, 2026.

CBS Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 11:03 AM

Trump’s Attorney General Nominee Faces Senate Hearing Amid Rising ICE Controversies

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 AM

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Todd Blanche Faces Senate Judiciary Committee in First Major Confirmation Battle Since Lindsey Graham’s Death

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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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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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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DOJ Charges Three Russians in $63 Million Cybercrime Scheme Targeting Americans

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 PM

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Court Vacates Conviction in 1981 Alice Sebold Rape Case, Highlighting Syracuse’s Hidden Rape Crisis

Forty years after the brutal assault of Alice Sebold, a court cleared Anthony Broadwater of the crime, exposing past institutional secrecy and ongoing challenges for survivors.

ProPublica | Jul 14, 2026, 5:07 PM

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Trump Administration Launches National Crackdown on Teacher Sexual Misconduct

Following a KQED-ProPublica investigation, the Trump administration targets school districts' handling of teacher sexual misconduct cases across multiple states.

ProPublica | Jul 14, 2026, 5:06 PM

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Todd Blanche Faces Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing Amid Controversy Over Judge’s Bar Referral

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 PM