Senate Questions Todd Blanche’s Loyalty to Trump During DOJ Confirmation Hearing
Interim Attorney General Todd Blanche faces intense scrutiny over his allegiance to former President Donald Trump and the independence of the Department of Justice.
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Interim Attorney General Todd Blanche faces intense scrutiny over his allegiance to former President Donald Trump and the independence of the Department of Justice.
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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.
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Donald Trump’s nominee Todd Blanche testifies amid scrutiny over career prosecutor purges, Epstein files, and controversial charges.
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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.
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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.
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Nathan Johnson, Democratic candidate for Texas attorney general, calls for scrutiny of state grants awarded to Elon Musk’s SpaceX, alleging the deal raises concerns about fairness and public trust.
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Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, fatally shot during a traffic stop in Houston, was mistakenly targeted during an immigration enforcement operation, officials say.
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Former top U.S. officials reflect on the enduring and expanded use of the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force and the balance between security and civil liberties.
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Former FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino accuses Democrats of turning on Senate candidate Graham Platner only after deciding he could no longer win amid sexual misconduct allegations.
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Ten Democratic lawmakers accuse Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of undermining a key program aimed at reducing civilian casualties in U.S. military operations, raising concerns about military accountability and moral standing.
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Graham Platner faces pressure to withdraw from the U.S. Senate race following sexual assault accusations, with the Maine Democratic Party asserting he has no role in choosing his replacement.
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President Bola Tinubu orders probe into a fictitious agency that secured public funds and official recognition without presidential approval.
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Following allegations against Graham Platner, Maine Democrats consider potential candidates to replace him ahead of the 2026 Senate race against Susan Collins.
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