Democrats Boycott Senate Hearing on Fraud, Leaving Dais Empty
All Democrats on the Senate Homeland Security Committee skipped the main questioning at a hearing focused on exposing fraud in America, drawing GOP criticism.
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All Democrats on the Senate Homeland Security Committee skipped the main questioning at a hearing focused on exposing fraud in America, drawing GOP criticism.
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During his confirmation hearing on July 15, 2026, Todd Blanche appeared to confuse his current and past roles while responding to a question about his relationship with former President Trump.
The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 8:36 PMworld
Jay Clayton, nominated for director of national intelligence, emphasized his potential contribution to US economic policy with China during a Senate confirmation hearing that underscored Beijing as a key geopolitical challenge.
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During a tense July 15, 2026 confirmation hearing, Sen. Jon Ossoff questioned Jay Clayton, President Trump’s nominee for director of national intelligence, about the administration’s emphasis on debunked 2020 election fraud claims.
The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 8:02 PMpolitics
Jay Clayton’s confirmation as director of national intelligence is critical to restoring U.S. foreign surveillance powers, but Democrats pressed him on Trump’s efforts to reopen 2020 election probes.
The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 5:47 PMworld
Interim Attorney General Todd Blanche faces intense scrutiny over his allegiance to former President Donald Trump and the independence of the Department of Justice.
Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 5:44 PMpolitics
During a Senate confirmation hearing, Sen. Bill Cassidy criticized Sean Kaufman, President Trump’s nominee to lead the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, for spreading misleading information about the hepatitis B vaccine.
The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 5:43 PMpolitics
At a Senate Banking Committee hearing, Warren pressed Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh regarding his handling of an investigation into a top Fed official’s private dinner with Wall Street bankers.
The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 4:39 PMpolitics
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein were present at the July 15, 2026, confirmation hearing for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, who defended the Justice Department's handling of Epstein-related files and pledged to restore public trust.
NBC Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 4:38 PMus
Donald Trump’s nominee Todd Blanche testifies amid scrutiny over career prosecutor purges, Epstein files, and controversial charges.
Guardian US | Jul 15, 2026, 3:40 PMpolitics
During a high-stakes confirmation hearing, Sen. Amy Klobuchar pressed Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on recent ICE-related shootings and information sharing with state authorities.
NBC Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 3:31 PMgeneral
Launched during America’s 250th anniversary, the J250 Initiative aims to educate the public on Jewish American patriots and leaders amid rising antisemitic attacks.
Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 2:25 PMgeneral
Vice President-elect Restrepo outlines plans to boost Colombia’s economy through free markets and address security challenges ahead of his swearing-in.
Washington Times News | Jul 15, 2026, 11:59 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 AMworld
The mayor of Cairns has been instructed to apologise after admitting misconduct, while a 15-year-old boy appeared in court accused of stabbing a fellow student during a pre-arranged fight.
ABC Australia News | Jul 15, 2026, 5:56 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
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
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 PMgeneral
Following the death of Senator Lindsey Graham, his sister Darlene Graham Nordone has been appointed interim senator, continuing a legacy of relatives replacing late family members in Congress.
Fox News Latest | Jul 14, 2026, 6:26 PMpolitics
Documents reveal Epstein’s role in negotiating a major IRS settlement for Edmond de Rothschild bank, with former Obama White House attorney Kathy Ruemmler connected to the case.
CBS Politics | Jul 14, 2026, 5:19 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 PMworld
Svetlana Grković recounts how she and fellow passengers saved her husband after a cabin window shattered mid-flight, leading to decompression and serious injuries.
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