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Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Susan Collins

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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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Trump Urges ICE to Continue Using Traffic Stops as Key Crime-Fighting Tool

President Donald Trump supports Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s use of traffic stops despite recent fatal shootings and a new policy to halt such stops.

Washington Times News | Jul 15, 2026, 12:43 PM

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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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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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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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Senators Blumenthal and Takano Oppose Republican Plan to Cut Disabled Veterans’ Benefits to Fund New Care Act

House to vote on the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act amid Democratic criticism of Republican funding proposals.

Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 9:20 AM

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Boomanulla Oval Nears Indigenous Ownership After Decade-Long Promise

A new committee has convened to oversee the transition of Boomanulla Oval in Canberra to Indigenous community control, fulfilling a government promise made over ten years ago.

ABC Australia News | Jul 15, 2026, 9:07 AM

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Dollar Weakens as Softer Inflation Data Reduces Fed Rate Hike Expectations

The US dollar declined from a two-week high following softer-than-expected inflation figures, leading to diminished bets on an imminent Federal Reserve interest rate increase despite inflation risk concerns.

CNA Latest News | Jul 15, 2026, 2:10 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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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

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Wisconsin Elections Commission Finds Elon Musk May Have Violated Election Bribery Law

The commission referred complaints to the Brown County District Attorney over Musk's $1 million voter check giveaways during a 2025 Wisconsin Supreme Court election.

CBS Politics | Jul 14, 2026, 11:44 PM

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ASX Set to Rise Following Wall Street Gains Amid US Naval Blockade on Iran

Australian share market expected to open higher as US inflation data eases rate hike fears and US reimposes naval blockade on Iranian ports.

ABC Australia News | Jul 14, 2026, 11:43 PM

US House Approves Bill to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent

The Sunshine Protection Act, supported by both parties and former President Trump, now moves to the Senate after passing the House with a wide margin.

Guardian US | Jul 14, 2026, 10:25 PM

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Joy Reid Criticizes Media Mourning of Lindsey Graham, Claims 'Hell Opened Its Doors for at Least One More'

On July 14, 2026, Joy Reid launched a sharp critique of media eulogies for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, accusing him of betraying his country and selling his soul to Donald Trump.

Fox News Latest | Jul 14, 2026, 10:22 PM

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US Supreme Court Justices Report Surge in Threats, Seek Increased Security Funding

Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan testify before Congress about rising threats impacting their personal lives and call for enhanced protection measures.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 14, 2026, 9:26 PM

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ICE Temporarily Halts Vehicle Stops Following Two Fatal Shootings

Following two deadly encounters involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Texas and Maine, the agency has been ordered to pause most vehicle stops nationwide while officers receive new training.

Washington Times News | Jul 14, 2026, 8:41 PM

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Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh Highlights Major Changes in Inflation Strategy at First Congressional Hearing

At his inaugural congressional testimony, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh detailed significant reforms aimed at improving the Federal Reserve's approach to inflation and economic management.

The Hill | Jul 14, 2026, 6:24 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

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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

Konstantin Sokolov to Chair $200M US State Department Fund for Central Asia Trade Corridor

Russian-born private equity investor and donor to Donald Trump’s ballroom project appointed to lead new enterprise fund focused on infrastructure investments in Armenia and surrounding regions.

Guardian US | Jul 14, 2026, 12:13 PM

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Trump Praises Lindsey Graham for Impactful Role in Kavanaugh Supreme Court Confirmation

President Donald Trump honors Senator Lindsey Graham's passionate defense of Brett Kavanaugh, calling it a pivotal moment in Congressional history.

Fox News Latest | Jul 13, 2026, 2:29 PM

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Donald Trump Calls Late Sen. Lindsey Graham's Defense of Brett Kavanaugh His 'Finest Moment'

President Donald Trump praised the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's 2018 defense of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh and agreed to a broader CNN interview with Jake Tapper following Graham's sudden death.

Fox News Latest | Jul 12, 2026, 6:41 PM