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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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 AMus
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 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 AMgeneral
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 PMus
Darline Graham, sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, was appointed to serve the remainder of his Senate term, becoming the first woman to represent South Carolina in the Senate.
Guardian US | Jul 14, 2026, 8:05 PMpolitics
Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified before Congress seeking over $228 million for the Supreme Court's next fiscal year budget, emphasizing a significant rise in threats against the judiciary.
CBS Politics | Jul 14, 2026, 4:34 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 PM
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Following a monthslong ceasefire, President Trump informed lawmakers that U.S. military operations against Iran resumed on July 7, citing Iranian attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
CBS Politics | Jul 13, 2026, 10:11 PM
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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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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
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Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, a key figure in US foreign policy and supporter of Ukraine, died suddenly at 71 shortly after returning from Kyiv.
BBC World | Jul 12, 2026, 12:29 PM
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The South Carolina Republican senator died suddenly at 71, prompting tributes from U.S. and world leaders.
CBS Politics | Jul 12, 2026, 11:48 AM
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Lindsey Graham, a prominent Republican senator known for his hawkish foreign policy and close ties to Donald Trump, died at 71, prompting tributes from global leaders and a scramble to fill his Senate seat.
Guardian US | Jul 12, 2026, 10:43 AM
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Senator Adam Schiff questions the Justice Department’s decision to halt felony charges against Abbott Laboratories over Cronobacter contamination linked to infant formula.
CBS Politics | Jul 10, 2026, 12:17 PM
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Former Justice Department officials from both parties criticize Blanche’s leadership and political ties, calling for Senate rejection ahead of confirmation vote.
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