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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. 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 AM
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Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth announced a new task force with the Department of Justice aimed at identifying and prosecuting officials who leak sensitive information to the media.
Fox News Latest | Jul 14, 2026, 2:46 AM
politics
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.
The Hill | Jul 8, 2026, 5:17 PM
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Top Senate Democrats question whether a Justice Department settlement shields Trump family businesses from tax audits and prosecutions.
CBS Politics | Jul 7, 2026, 3:50 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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Brennan seeks court order to preserve records amid federal probes, alleging politically motivated targeting by the Trump Justice Department.
CBS Politics | Jul 1, 2026, 8:54 PM
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President Trump signals he may pause the nomination of Todd Blanche for Attorney General as key Republicans express reservations about the Justice Department's arrangement with Trump.
NPR News | Jul 30, 2026, 4:48 PM
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President Trump suggests temporarily pulling Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination to avoid Senate opposition, with plans to resubmit after key senators leave Congress.
The Hill | Jul 30, 2026, 4:28 PM
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Republican Senator John Cornyn is delaying the confirmation of Todd Blanche as attorney general, demanding written assurances from the Department of Justice regarding key issues.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 30, 2026, 3:17 PM
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Following Tehran’s surprise strikes, the U.S. launched a heavy two-hour barrage on Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps targets, while Senate Judiciary Committee delays a key nomination vote.
The Hill | Jul 30, 2026, 1:23 PM
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Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, sparking market declines and concerns over inflation amid escalating US-Iran tensions.
Guardian US | Jul 30, 2026, 12:31 PM
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Lawmakers postpone committee vote on Todd Blanche’s nomination, demanding assurances that President Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization fund’ is discontinued, as public opinion shifts against Trump’s Iran policy.
Guardian US | Jul 30, 2026, 11:20 AM
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Resistance from two Republican senators has put Todd Blanche's confirmation in doubt, delaying the expected committee vote.
NPR News | Jul 30, 2026, 8:02 AM
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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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Nazira Haji Zada is the first individual targeted for deportation through the Alien Terrorist Removal Court, revived after three decades.
Fox News Latest | Jul 30, 2026, 4:48 AM
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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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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
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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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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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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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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
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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