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After weeks of negotiations with Republican senators blocking his nomination, Todd Blanche issues a formal order terminating the controversial fund intended to compensate political allies of Donald Trump.
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Todd Blanche took a key step toward Senate confirmation by formally rescinding a controversial fund tied to President Trump's IRS settlement after bipartisan objections.
Fox News Latest | Aug 3, 2026, 4:09 AM![U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry sits with CBS News State Department Correspondent Margaret Brennan in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, on March 14, 2015, following an interview focused on his upcoming negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program, as well as other foreign policy topics. [State Department Photo/Public Domain]](/assets/images/2026-08-02T17-14-25-311Z-senator-mark-kelly-discusses-iran-conflict-and-senate-control-on-face-the-nation-wikimedia-480.webp)
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On August 2, 2026, Democratic Senator Mark Kelly spoke on Face the Nation about the ongoing conflict with Iran, military threats from President Trump, and the potential for Democrats to regain Senate control.
CBS Politics | Aug 2, 2026, 5:14 PM
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US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. calls on parents to vaccinate children against measles as infections hit a 35-year high, while accusing CNN's Dana Bash of media malpractice during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Guardian US | Aug 2, 2026, 4:40 PM
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Senator John Kennedy voices skepticism about the Senate confirming acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, citing ongoing GOP opposition tied to a controversial DOJ fund linked to President Trump.
The Hill | Aug 2, 2026, 4:05 PM
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Comedian Bill Maher criticized former NIH Director Dr. Anthony Fauci for allegedly misleading the public on the origins of COVID-19 after Fauci's recent Senate hearing.
Fox News Latest | Aug 1, 2026, 8:10 PM
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President Donald Trump vows to push for the Anti-Weaponization Bill if Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination is blocked by Republican senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis.
NBC Politics | Aug 1, 2026, 6:01 PM
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Donald Trump reverses course to revive a controversial $1.8 billion fund as Todd Blanche’s confirmation faces hurdles from Republican senators.
Guardian US | Aug 1, 2026, 3:47 PM
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Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn have delayed the confirmation vote for Todd Blanche, prompting former President Trump to warn he will push for a controversial $1.8 billion fund if Blanche is not approved.
CBS Politics | Aug 1, 2026, 12:47 PM
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The expansion of the Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) program in Canberra has been postponed for the third time, now targeting a 2030 rollout across the Australian Capital Territory.
ABC Australia News | Aug 1, 2026, 7:17 AM
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Sens. Jeanne Shaheen and Lisa Murkowski call on Secretary of State Marco Rubio to unlock $608 million in aid for women and infants affected by the Ebola crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Fox News Latest | Aug 1, 2026, 5:02 AM
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An F-35B stealth fighter crashed on August 1, 2026, near the Miramar airbase in San Diego, California. The pilot ejected safely and is in stable condition.
Al Jazeera | Aug 1, 2026, 3:14 AM
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Outgoing Republican senators Thom Tillis, Bill Cassidy, and John Cornyn express skepticism about Todd Blanche’s DOJ nomination, complicating President Trump’s efforts.
The Hill | Jul 31, 2026, 10:57 PM
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Senate Democrats demand reforms and the removal of acting DNI Bill Pulte before considering reauthorization of the warrantless surveillance provision.
Daily Caller | Jul 31, 2026, 3:38 PM
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Despite Senate confirmation of Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence, the White House has delayed his swearing-in, keeping Bill Pulte in the acting position and drawing criticism from lawmakers.
The Hill | Jul 31, 2026, 11:11 AM
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Dr. Erica Schwartz’s nomination to direct the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention moves forward despite concerns over political independence.
CBS Politics | Jul 30, 2026, 9:58 PM
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The Democratic Texas Senate candidate is seen driving a rented Dodge Ram in a campaign ad, despite owning a different vehicle.
Fox News Latest | Jul 30, 2026, 9:41 PM
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President Donald Trump faces opposition from key Republican senators over a controversial tax immunity deal tied to his former personal lawyer Todd Blanche’s nomination as US attorney general.
Guardian US | Jul 30, 2026, 4:11 PM
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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.
Euronews | Jul 30, 2026, 5:14 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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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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Admiral Brad Cooper warns that Iran is exploiting photos and videos posted online by US troops to conduct near-real-time battle-damage assessments, prompting discussions on cellphone restrictions in the Middle East.
Fox News Latest | Jul 29, 2026, 8:54 PM
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Gabriel Perez, accused of using inside knowledge to bet on President Trump’s speeches via Kalshi, no longer works for the federal government, a White House official says.
Guardian US | Jul 29, 2026, 12:06 AM
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Jay Clayton was confirmed as Director of National Intelligence on a party-line vote, but Senate Democrats continue to block bipartisan reauthorization of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
Fox News Latest | Jul 28, 2026, 11:30 PM