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Todd Blanche Nomination Amid Republican Opposition

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Senate Judiciary Committee Delays Vote on Todd Blanche's Nomination Amid Republican Opposition

Resistance from two Republican senators has put Todd Blanche's confirmation in doubt, delaying the expected committee vote.

Jul 30, 2026, 8:02 AM NPR News

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Senate Judiciary Committee Postpones Vote on Todd Blanche’s Attorney General Nomination Amid GOP Opposition

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 AM

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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.

Euronews | Jul 30, 2026, 5:14 AM

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Senate Judiciary Committee Delays Vote on Todd Blanche’s Attorney General Nomination Amid GOP Concerns

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 AM

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Trump’s Attorney General Nominee Todd Blanche Faces Republican Skepticism Ahead of Senate Vote

Interim Attorney General Todd Blanche, a former defense lawyer for Donald Trump, encounters doubts from within the Republican Party as the Senate Judiciary Committee prepares to vote on his confirmation.

Al Jazeera | Jul 29, 2026, 8:56 PM

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Senate Faces Test Over Todd Blanche’s Attorney General Nomination

As President Trump nominates Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, questions arise about his suitability amid comparisons to historic standards of legal integrity.

The Hill | Jul 27, 2026, 12:52 PM

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche Meets with Epstein Accusers Following Senator Tillis' Request

The meeting aimed to address concerns from Jeffrey Epstein's accusers amid scrutiny of the Justice Department's handling of related investigations.

CBS Politics | Jul 17, 2026, 2:12 AM

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche Faces Intense Confirmation Hearing Amid Opposition

Todd Blanche, nominated by President Donald Trump to lead the Justice Department, undergoes a challenging confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill while encountering opposition from Jeffrey Epstein survivors.

NBC Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 12:46 PM

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Todd Blanche Faces Senate Judiciary Committee in First Major Confirmation Battle Since Lindsey Graham’s Death

Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche’s confirmation hearing tests Republican unity amid the Senate Judiciary Committee’s efforts to fill the late Senator Lindsey Graham’s seat.

Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 10:27 AM

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Trump Dismisses Concerns Over Cornyn’s Potential Hold on Blanche Nomination

President Trump downplays the possibility that Senator John Cornyn could block acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s Senate nomination, despite Cornyn’s expressed reservations.

The Hill | Jul 29, 2026, 10:56 PM

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US Senate Unanimously Opposes Pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell

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 PM

Todd Blanche’s Attorney General Nomination Faces Uncertainty Ahead of Senate Vote

Republican Senator John Cornyn demands written assurances on a $1.8bn fund and tax immunity provisions before backing Blanche’s nomination.

Guardian US | Jul 29, 2026, 9:00 PM

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DOE Selects Five States to Explore Nuclear Waste Storage

The Energy Department has signed agreements with Utah, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Idaho to investigate potential nuclear waste storage sites amid ongoing disposal challenges.

The Hill | Jul 29, 2026, 1:28 AM

Experts Warn Todd Blanche’s DOJ Could Hinder Justice for Epstein Survivors

As Todd Blanche nears confirmation as U.S. attorney general, survivors and legal experts express concern over potential setbacks in Epstein-related investigations.

Guardian US | Jul 27, 2026, 10:56 AM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating The Democratic National Committee's Rules and Bylaws panel chose South Carolina over Nevada to lead the 2028 Democratic presidential primary calendar, highlighting a focus on Black voters amid competing interests to engage Latino voters.

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DNC Panel Selects South Carolina as First Primary State for 2028 Amid Voter Outreach Debate

The Democratic National Committee's Rules and Bylaws panel chose South Carolina over Nevada to lead the 2028 Democratic presidential primary calendar, highlighting a focus on Black voters amid competing interests to engage Latino voters.

Fox News Latest | Jul 24, 2026, 7:59 PM

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Senate Intelligence Committee Advances Jay Clayton’s Nomination Despite Democratic Opposition

The Senate intelligence committee voted 9-8 to advance Jay Clayton’s nomination as Director of National Intelligence, setting the stage for a full Senate confirmation vote amid partisan criticism.

Guardian US | Jul 21, 2026, 9:03 PM

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High-Profile Trump Nominees Face Scrutiny from Outgoing GOP Senators

Several key Trump administration nominees underwent confirmation hearings, revealing divisions among outgoing Republican senators over their support.

The Hill | Jul 19, 2026, 9:35 PM

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Senator Tillis Conditions Support for Todd Blanche on Meeting Epstein Survivors

North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis demands Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche meet with Jeffrey Epstein survivors before advancing his confirmation.

CBS Politics | Jul 16, 2026, 6:59 PM

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Trump AG Nominee Todd Blanche Faces Uncertain Confirmation as GOP Senators Withhold Support

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche undergoes intense Senate Judiciary Committee scrutiny amid unresolved questions over DOJ independence and a controversial anti-weaponization fund.

Fox News Latest | Jul 16, 2026, 10:58 AM

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Senators Question Independence of Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche at Confirmation Hearing

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, formerly President Trump's personal lawyer, faced scrutiny from senators during his July 15 confirmation hearing amid concerns about his impartiality.

CBS Politics | Jul 16, 2026, 1:31 AM

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche Faces Intense Senate Confirmation Hearing

Senators, including Republican John Cornyn and Democrats, pressed Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche during his confirmation hearing, described by one lawmaker as more of a performance evaluation than a traditional job interview.

The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 9:13 PM

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Lindsey Graham's Death Signals Shift Away from Interventionist U.S. Foreign Policy

The passing of Senator Lindsey Graham, a staunch advocate of hawkish policies and NATO alliances, marks the decline of a traditional interventionist approach amid growing public skepticism.

Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 1:09 PM

Trump’s Attorney General Nominee Faces Senate Hearing Amid Rising ICE Controversies

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 AM

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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.

ABC Top Stories | Jul 15, 2026, 9:31 AM