US Senate Delays Vote on Todd Blanche’s Attorney General Nomination Over Trump IRS Lawsuit Concerns
Key Republican senators demand clarity on the settlement of Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS, stalling Blanche’s confirmation.
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Key Republican senators demand clarity on the settlement of Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS, stalling Blanche’s confirmation.
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Former US health official Anthony Fauci declined to answer questions at a Republican-led Senate hearing, citing his Fifth Amendment rights amid allegations related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Al Jazeera | Jul 30, 2026, 4:58 AM
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Republican senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis seek written assurances from the Justice Department regarding a Trump-IRS settlement, stalling the confirmation process.
NBC Politics | Jul 30, 2026, 2:52 AM
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Mark Penn and Rahm Emanuel, prominent Democratic figures from past administrations, publicly challenge NYC Mayor Mamdani's property tax plan and Israel rhetoric.
Fox News Latest | Jul 30, 2026, 2:33 AM
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Opposition from Republican Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn over a disputed DOJ fund delays the confirmation process for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
The Hill | Jul 30, 2026, 12:55 AM
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Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis demand written proposals to modify the Trump IRS settlement, delaying the confirmation vote for Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
Fox News Latest | Jul 30, 2026, 12:41 AM
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Former President Trump acknowledged the power of presidential pardons while commenting on President Biden’s pardon of Dr. Anthony Fauci, who recently invoked the Fifth Amendment multiple times during a Senate hearing on the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Hill | Jul 29, 2026, 10:58 PM
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A Fox News poll shows Democrat Roy Cooper leading Republican Michael Whatley by 9 points, driven by higher Democratic voter interest and motivation ahead of the midterm elections.
Fox News Latest | Jul 29, 2026, 10:16 PM
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Republican Senator John Cornyn demands written assurances on a $1.8bn fund and tax immunity provisions before backing Blanche’s nomination.
Guardian US | Jul 29, 2026, 9:00 PM
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Interim Attorney General Todd Blanche, a former defense lawyer for Donald Trump, encounters doubts from within the Republican Party as the Senate Judiciary Committee prepares to vote on his confirmation.
Al Jazeera | Jul 29, 2026, 8:56 PM
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Former US health official Dr Anthony Fauci declined to answer questions during a Senate hearing on the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic, citing concerns over potential prosecution.
Al Jazeera | Jul 29, 2026, 7:35 PM
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A 2020 video reveals Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico discussing efforts to end over-policing of communities of color following Black Lives Matter protests.
Fox News Latest | Jul 29, 2026, 6:22 PM
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During a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing on July 29, 2026, Republican Senator Rand Paul ordered the removal of Dr. Anthony Fauci’s lawyer, David Schertler, for repeatedly interrupting the proceedings.
Daily Caller | Jul 29, 2026, 5:59 PM
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Sen. Rand Paul plans to push for a contempt vote after Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment rights during a Senate hearing on Capitol Hill.
The Hill | Jul 29, 2026, 5:23 PM
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Months before the general election, Governor Janet Mills refrains from endorsing Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson, while criticizing incumbent Susan Collins.
The Hill | Jul 29, 2026, 5:21 PM
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President Donald Trump praised the late Senator Lindsey Graham’s military service and hawkish foreign policy during a funeral attended by 1,600 people, including world leaders and prominent Republicans.
Daily Caller | Jul 29, 2026, 4:51 PM
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At a contentious Senate hearing, Dr. Anthony Fauci declined to answer questions about COVID-19 origins, highlighting ongoing political divisions over the pandemic response.
CBS Politics | Jul 29, 2026, 4:40 PM
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Following a congressional hearing where Dr. Anthony Fauci repeatedly invoked his Fifth Amendment rights, Senator Rand Paul announced plans to pursue civil contempt charges.
Fox News Latest | Jul 29, 2026, 4:19 PM
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Former NIAID director Anthony Fauci refuses to answer questions on Covid-19 origins during a contentious Senate hearing, citing constitutional rights amid accusations from Republican Senator Rand Paul.
Guardian US | Jul 29, 2026, 3:53 PM
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During a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing, Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment while his attorney was removed for disrupting proceedings.
Fox News Latest | Jul 29, 2026, 2:56 PM
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At Lindsey Graham’s funeral, President Trump praised the late senator’s military service and hawkish foreign policy stance.
Daily Caller | Jul 29, 2026, 3:31 AM
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Dr. Brett Giroir calls for transparency from Anthony Fauci ahead of his Senate testimony following the release of over 1,000 pages of Fauci’s pandemic diary entries.
The Hill | Jul 29, 2026, 2:36 AM
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Clayton's confirmation may help resolve the impasse over renewing a key surveillance authority that expired in June.
CBS Politics | Jul 29, 2026, 12:53 AM
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Former US President Donald Trump honored Senator Lindsey Graham as a formidable and influential figure during a funeral attended by global leaders including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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