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 AMpolitics
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 AMgeneral
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 AMpolitics
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 AMgeneral
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 AMinvestigations
Decisions to cancel Department of Energy grants and new rules on National Science Foundation funding have raised concerns about politicization and harm to American scientific progress.
ProPublica | Jul 29, 2026, 9:59 PMus
The Senate passed a symbolic resolution against any presidential clemency for Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year sentence for sex-trafficking crimes linked to Jeffrey Epstein.
Guardian US | Jul 29, 2026, 9:57 PMpolitics
President Trump calls for expanding the Graham Sanctioning Russia Act to include tariff powers on Iran, complicating the bill’s progress as it heads to a House vote.
The Hill | Jul 29, 2026, 9:39 PMgeneral
During a Senate hearing on July 29, 2026, Anthony Fauci repeatedly declined to answer questions about gain-of-function research, prompting calls for contempt charges.
Fox News Latest | Jul 29, 2026, 7:33 PMpolitics
Concerns arise over possible conflicts of interest involving HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and a $50 million Merck & Co. settlement related to the Gardasil vaccine.
The Hill | Jul 29, 2026, 6:01 PMus
Democratic candidates and activists across the US are rallying behind universal childcare policies, highlighting affordability challenges and economic benefits ahead of key primaries and elections.
Guardian US | Jul 29, 2026, 5:03 PMpolitics
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 PMpolitics
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 PMpolitics
Senate Majority Leader John Thune cautions that advancing a budget resolution faces hurdles despite former President Trump's renewed demands for Senate action on funding the Iran war and raising the debt limit.
The Hill | Jul 29, 2026, 4:38 PMpolitics
Senate Majority Leader John Thune cautions that the Senate currently lacks enough Republican support to move forward on a budget resolution aimed at funding the Iran war and raising the debt limit, following renewed demands from former President Trump.
The Hill | Jul 29, 2026, 4:21 PMus
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 PMgeneral
The legislation, supported by members of both parties, aims to impose steep tariffs on Russian imports and energy buyers, including China and India, while extending sanctions on Iran.
Fox News Latest | Jul 29, 2026, 12:46 AMpolitics
World leaders gather to honor Sen. Lindsey Graham as the U.S. navigates critical developments in ongoing wars in Iran and Ukraine.
NBC Politics | Jul 28, 2026, 11:08 PMgeneral
Democratic candidate Francesca Hong distances herself from a 2021 social media post calling for the abolition of the U.S. Senate, with her campaign stating she does not recall writing it.
Washington Times News | Jul 28, 2026, 7:29 PMpolitics
The Wall Street Journal editorial board opposes President Trump’s campaign to eliminate the Senate filibuster to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act, calling it a poor political trade-off.
The Hill | Jul 28, 2026, 7:25 PMus
Political leaders gathered in Washington to pay tribute to the late Senator Lindsey Graham, highlighting his hawkish foreign policy and influential role in US politics.
Guardian US | Jul 28, 2026, 6:53 PMpolitics
President Trump criticized a reporter's question about Senate recess, emphasizing the urgency of passing the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act.
Daily Caller | Jul 28, 2026, 5:42 PMpolitics
Despite reservations about the Trump administration's Iran War policies, Americans remain reluctant to support Democrats, citing distrust and the party's leftward shift.
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