Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche Faces Senate Judiciary Committee Over DOJ Controversies
Blanche seeks permanent confirmation amid scrutiny over Justice Department actions, including a disputed fund linked to Trump's IRS lawsuit.
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Blanche seeks permanent confirmation amid scrutiny over Justice Department actions, including a disputed fund linked to Trump's IRS lawsuit.
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Sen. Darline Graham has been sworn in to complete the Senate term of her late brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died unexpectedly.
NBC Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 8:01 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 AMpolitics
A federal judge has issued a scathing opinion on a dismissed lawsuit involving former President Trump and a disputed $1.776 billion settlement, highlighting collusion and improper motives.
Reason | Jul 14, 2026, 2:30 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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President Donald Trump calls the late Sen. Lindsey Graham a 'great friend' following his sudden death, while South Carolina's former governor endorses the appointment of Graham's sister to his Senate seat.
NBC Politics | Jul 14, 2026, 12:36 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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President Donald Trump’s self-negotiated IRS settlement and the creation of an ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ have drawn bipartisan criticism, legal scrutiny, and public concern over conflicts of interest and misuse of taxpayer money.
Reason | Jul 9, 2026, 6:43 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.
The Hill | Jul 8, 2026, 5:17 PM
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A letter from former Justice Department staff highlights concerns over Blanche’s leadership and the departure of thousands of career employees.
The Hill | Jul 7, 2026, 1:38 PM
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Senator Ted Cruz demands contempt charges and perjury prosecution against Anthony Fauci after the former COVID-19 adviser invoked the Fifth Amendment over 100 times during a Senate hearing.
Fox News Latest | Jul 30, 2026, 12:49 AM
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Florida AG James Uthmeier initiates probe after Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment over 100 times during Senate testimony on COVID-19 response.
The Hill | Jul 30, 2026, 12:45 AM
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Newly released diary entries show Anthony Fauci's tense response to CIA intelligence on coronavirus experiments at the Wuhan Institute of Virology.
Daily Caller | Jul 29, 2026, 9:55 PM
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Following a security breach involving an AI system, OpenAI's Sam Altman met with US senators to discuss upcoming AI models, while President Donald Trump indicated consideration of AI regulatory controls.
CNA Latest News | Jul 29, 2026, 8:23 PM
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During a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing on July 29, 2026, GOP Senator Bernie Moreno sharply criticized Anthony Fauci for his pandemic-era restrictions and their impact on Americans.
Daily Caller | Jul 29, 2026, 7:59 PM
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Former US health official Dr Anthony Fauci declined to answer questions during a Senate hearing on the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic, citing concerns over potential prosecution.
Al Jazeera | Jul 29, 2026, 7:35 PM
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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 PM
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Former NIH Director Anthony Fauci refrains from answering questions by invoking his constitutional right amid accusations related to the COVID-19 pandemic response.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 29, 2026, 6:26 PM
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A 2020 video reveals Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico discussing efforts to end over-policing of communities of color following Black Lives Matter protests.
Fox News Latest | Jul 29, 2026, 6:22 PM
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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 PM
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During a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing on July 29, 2026, Republican Senator Rand Paul ordered the removal of Dr. Anthony Fauci’s lawyer, David Schertler, for repeatedly interrupting the proceedings.
Daily Caller | Jul 29, 2026, 5:59 PM
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Former NIAID director Anthony Fauci declined to answer Senate committee questions on gain-of-function research in Wuhan, citing repeated personal attacks and legal concerns.
Reason | Jul 29, 2026, 4:56 PM
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Former FBI director James Comey’s lawyers claim illegal surveillance and misuse of AI in a politically motivated case tied to a seashell photo post.
Guardian US | Jul 29, 2026, 4:54 PM
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Dr. Anthony Fauci declined to answer questions at a Senate hearing on the origins of Covid-19, citing fears of prosecution, as partisan disputes over the pandemic’s beginnings continue six years later.
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