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.
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Donald Trump’s nominee Todd Blanche testifies amid scrutiny over career prosecutor purges, Epstein files, and controversial charges.
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New Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh testified before Congress pledging commitment to price stability as recent data shows easing inflation, while Fed Governor Christopher Waller warns inflation risks remain. Meanwhile, President Trump signals intensified strikes on Iran.
Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 2:41 PMus
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 AMpolitics
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 AMgeneral
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 AMworld
An independent inquiry examines the causes of the 2025 blaze that killed 168 people and displaced thousands, while Hong Kong International Airport reports a profit decline amid rising expenses.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 15, 2026, 2:55 AMpolitics
Two years after its creation under the Biden administration, the Economic Diplomacy Action Group convenes to focus on U.S. foreign policy priorities including leadership in artificial intelligence.
The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 2:33 AMpolitics
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 AMpolitics
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 AMus
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 PMgeneral
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 PMpolitics
The House approved the bill with a 308 to 117 vote, aiming to end biannual clock changes nationwide while allowing states to opt out under certain conditions.
CBS Politics | Jul 14, 2026, 9:24 PMpolitics
Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley disclosed that the Justice Department informed him of a secret review of lawmakers' texts by former special counsel Jack Smith’s team during an investigation into President Trump.
The Hill | Jul 14, 2026, 9:15 PMworld
Nvidia has made only limited deliveries of its H200 AI chips to China and Hong Kong following US government approvals, according to a Trump administration official.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 14, 2026, 8:39 PMgeneral
Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan honored the late Sen. Lindsey Graham and recalled his crucial bipartisan support during her 2010 confirmation hearing.
Fox News Latest | Jul 14, 2026, 4:13 PMgeneral
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 PMus
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 PMpolitics
President Trump announced a prime-time address to discuss newly declassified intelligence on foreign interference in the 2020 election.
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