Senator Cornyn Voices Concern Over Acting AG Blanche’s Role in Trump IRS Audit Settlement
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.
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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.
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politics
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 AM
general
Key political and social developments emerge alongside controversies over IRS actions and pandemic documents.
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During his July 16, 2026 confirmation hearing, Acting Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche misrepresented the scope of a sweeping IRS settlement shielding Donald Trump and his family from past federal tax liabilities and offenses.
Reason | Jul 16, 2026, 7:48 PMgeneral
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 AMworld
US Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche was questioned by lawmakers about a controversial $1.8 billion fund linked to a tax immunity deal for former President Trump.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 15, 2026, 7:38 PMgeneral
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
A federal judge criticized a settlement approved by Todd Blanche that benefits President Trump and his family, raising concerns about Blanche's suitability for attorney general.
Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 5:10 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 PM
world
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov reiterates readiness for political settlement while Ukrainian President Zelenskyy seeks to revive stalled peace talks.
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Israel Katz announces intent to establish military-linked Nahal outposts in Gaza’s north amid expanded Israeli control and ongoing humanitarian crisis.
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The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals temporarily lifts a lower court block on USPS restrictions for mail-in ballots lacking eligible voter lists, while other legal challenges continue.
The Hill | Jul 18, 2026, 5:15 PMgeneral
The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C., paused a lower court injunction, allowing the Trump administration to advance its proposed election oversight rule, though the policy remains blocked in Massachusetts.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 18, 2026, 3:09 PMgeneral
Judge Kathleen Williams referred Trump attorney Alejandro Brito and DOJ officials to bar associations for potential discipline, prompting criticism from a liberal law professor.
Fox News Latest | Jul 18, 2026, 12:25 PMworld
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva rejects U.S. tariffs on Brazilian imports and signals possible retaliation amid ongoing trade tensions.
Africanews | Jul 18, 2026, 11:01 AMpolitics
President Trump claimed voting machines are easily compromised, citing declassified intelligence, but experts and companies involved dispute these allegations.
CBS Politics | Jul 17, 2026, 4:04 AMpolitics
President Trump alleges election system flaws and Chinese interference in a primetime speech, while experts and officials dispute the claims.
CBS Politics | Jul 17, 2026, 3:19 AMus
In a primetime speech from the White House, former President Donald Trump released declassified documents alleging election vulnerabilities and foreign interference, while calling for stricter voter ID laws.
Guardian US | Jul 17, 2026, 1:43 AMpolitics
House Republicans propose a budget reconciliation bill to allocate $60 billion to the Department of Defense amid ongoing concerns over financial accountability and rising war costs in Iran.
Reason | Jul 16, 2026, 10:08 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
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.
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