Todd Blanche Poised to Become US Attorney General After GOP Senators Lift Opposition
Republican senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis withdraw objections following Justice Department’s move to scrap controversial compensation fund.
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Republican senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis withdraw objections following Justice Department’s move to scrap controversial compensation fund.
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Five Republican candidates clashed over key issues including the filibuster and U.S. policy on Iran during a heated debate to fill Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat.
Fox News Latest | Aug 4, 2026, 10:25 AM
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After a week-long delay due to GOP concerns over a controversial fund, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination is set for a Senate Judiciary Committee vote.
The Hill | Aug 4, 2026, 9:23 AM
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In a historic and costly primary, left-wing insurgent Abdul El-Sayed challenges moderate Haley Stevens in Michigan, spotlighting a broader Democratic Party struggle ahead of the midterms.
Fox News Latest | Aug 4, 2026, 9:09 AM
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Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley has invited former special counsel Jack Smith to testify regarding investigations into attempts to overturn the 2020 election and related matters.
The Hill | Aug 4, 2026, 3:14 AM
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The bill allows states to create migrant worker visa programs and includes a potential legal residency route for some undocumented immigrants.
Daily Caller | Aug 4, 2026, 1:36 AM
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Ashish Jha reverses his earlier position, acknowledging the COVID-19 pandemic probably began with a lab leak at the Wuhan Institute of Virology amid ongoing debates and legal challenges.
Fox News Latest | Aug 4, 2026, 12:49 AM
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As Michigan's Democratic Senate primary approaches, political dynamics reflect broader transformations within the party and ongoing negotiations involving the Trump administration.
NBC Politics | Aug 4, 2026, 12:27 AM
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With strong bipartisan support, the Senate moves forward on a continuing resolution to maintain government funding through December and block a controversial Trump-era grant rule.
The Hill | Aug 4, 2026, 12:12 AM
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Todd Blanche, former personal lawyer to Donald Trump, is set for Senate confirmation following a deal to rescind a $2.5 billion fund criticized as benefiting Trump allies.
ABC Australia News | Aug 3, 2026, 11:38 PM
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Arab Americans in Michigan, disillusioned with Democratic Party policies on Israel and Palestine, show growing support for candidates critical of Israel ahead of upcoming elections.
Al Jazeera | Aug 3, 2026, 11:37 PM
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Todd Blanche rescinds $1.8 billion fund and clarifies IRS immunity granted to Donald Trump, highlighting controversy over the legitimacy of the settlement.
Reason | Aug 3, 2026, 11:14 PM
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Democrats and experts say the agreement clearing the way for Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general makes promises that Donald Trump can easily reverse.
Guardian US | Aug 3, 2026, 9:07 PM
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The House Ethics Committee found substantial reason to believe Rep. Chuck Edwards violated rules prohibiting sexual harassment and inappropriate conduct toward staffers.
Daily Caller | Aug 3, 2026, 9:06 PM
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A recent EPIC-MRA poll shows former Rep. Mike Rogers ahead of Abdul El-Sayed but behind Rep. Haley Stevens in the race for Sen. Gary Peters’s seat in Michigan.
The Hill | Aug 3, 2026, 8:32 PM
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Jay Clayton assumes leadership of the US Intelligence Community after a Senate confirmation marked by criticism over his refusal to acknowledge the 2020 presidential election outcome.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 3, 2026, 6:38 PM
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Key Republican holdouts agree to advance Todd Blanche’s nomination following written assurance to terminate a $1.8bn fund linked to Donald Trump’s allies.
Guardian US | Aug 3, 2026, 4:49 PM
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A suspended University of Kentucky law professor has sued to prevent former federal judge Greg Van Tatenhove from becoming dean, citing concerns about faculty expression and scholarship.
Reason | Aug 3, 2026, 2:38 PM
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Senate Judiciary Committee prepares to vote on acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination following a deal on anti-weaponization fund termination, while President Trump announces upcoming talks with Iran that Tehran denies.
The Hill | Aug 3, 2026, 1:49 PM
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President Donald Trump halts military strikes against Iran amid calls for troop withdrawal and upcoming negotiations.
Fox News Latest | Aug 3, 2026, 1:49 PM
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Federal halt on Medicaid payments sparks uncertainty for caregivers and disabled individuals as states face budget strains and potential legal battles.
Guardian US | Aug 3, 2026, 12:23 PM
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A bipartisan stopgap appropriations bill aims to prevent a government shutdown ahead of the 2026 midterm elections by extending funding into fiscal 2027.
Washington Times News | Aug 3, 2026, 12:10 PM
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Anthony Fauci’s recent testimony before Congress, where he invoked the Fifth Amendment, has reignited debate over his role in pandemic-era school closures and media coverage during COVID-19.
The Hill | Aug 3, 2026, 11:24 AM
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The agreement between Sen. Cornyn and the Justice Department ends a major fund targeting President Trump’s allies, enabling a key vote on the attorney general nominee.
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