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Sen. Klobuchar Questions Acting AG Blanche on ICE-Involved Shootings Amid Justice Department Scrutiny

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.

Jul 15, 2026, 3:31 PM NBC Politics

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Ike Barinholtz Makes Crude Jokes About Lindsey Graham and Sister’s Senate Replacement on Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Comedian Ike Barinholtz, guest hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live!, made crude remarks about the late Senator Lindsey Graham and his sister Darline Graham, who was sworn in as South Carolina’s first female senator.

Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 3:20 PM

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche Faces Senate Confirmation Hearing as ICE Pauses Most Traffic Stops

Todd Blanche appears before the Senate for confirmation amid Immigration and Customs Enforcement's decision to halt most traffic stops following recent deadly shootings.

NPR News | Jul 15, 2026, 2:46 PM

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Jay Clayton Testifies Before Senate Intelligence Committee on ODNI Nomination

Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton appears before Senate panel as President Trump’s nominee to lead the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.

The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 1:48 PM

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U.S. Military Launches Daytime Strikes on Iran Amid New Blockade of Strait of Hormuz

President Trump reportedly convened a Situation Room session to plan a broad offensive against Tehran as the U.S. intensifies military actions.

The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 1:15 PM

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Jay Clayton to Testify at Senate Confirmation Hearing for DNI Nomination

After a delay caused by President Trump’s request, Jay Clayton, nominee for Director of National Intelligence, is scheduled to appear before the Senate Intelligence Committee on July 15, 2026.

CBS Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 11:03 AM

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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DDHQ Forecasts Democrats to Win House, Senate to Remain Even in November Midterms

Decision Desk HQ projects a competitive midterm election with Democrats poised to reclaim the House and the Senate expected to split evenly between parties.

The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 10:28 AM

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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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New Congressional Proposal Seeks to Restore State Legislature Selection of U.S. Senators

A recent proposal aims to return the power of selecting U.S. senators to state legislatures, a move advocated by conservative voices.

National Review | Jul 15, 2026, 4:04 AM

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ICE and Senate Respond to Recent Shootings Amid Ongoing Political Coverage

The NBC News Politics team provides updated reporting and analysis from Washington as ICE and Senate officials address the latest shootings.

NBC Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 2:54 AM

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Senate Candidate Dan Kleban Calls for ICE to Be Dismantled Following Maine Shooting

Democrat Dan Kleban responds to a fatal ICE-involved shooting in Maine as he campaigns to replace Senator Graham Platner.

NBC Politics | Jul 14, 2026, 10:59 PM

US House Approves Bill to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent

The Sunshine Protection Act, supported by both parties and former President Trump, now moves to the Senate after passing the House with a wide margin.

Guardian US | Jul 14, 2026, 10:25 PM

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US Supreme Court Justices Report Surge in Threats, Seek Increased Security Funding

Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan testify before Congress about rising threats impacting their personal lives and call for enhanced protection measures.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 14, 2026, 9:26 PM

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Newsom Says Trump Declined to Sign Bipartisan Housing Bill Because It ‘Looks Like California’

California Governor Gavin Newsom attributed President Trump’s refusal to sign a widely supported bipartisan housing bill to its resemblance to California’s housing policies.

The Hill | Jul 14, 2026, 7:33 PM

Conspiracy Theories Emerge Following Senator Lindsey Graham’s Sudden Death

After Senator Lindsey Graham died from an aortic dissection, various unsubstantiated conspiracy theories quickly circulated online involving foreign adversaries and other frequent targets.

Guardian US | Jul 14, 2026, 6:58 PM

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Justice Kagan Reflects on Sen. Lindsey Graham’s Pivotal Vote in Her Supreme Court Confirmation

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 PM

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Lindsey Graham’s Death Prompts Swift Changes in Senate Activities

The passing of Senator Lindsey Graham on July 13, 2026, has quickly impacted the Senate’s political landscape, according to NBC News Politics.

NBC Politics | Jul 14, 2026, 11:50 AM

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Senate Needs Change in Behavior, Not Rules, Says Lamar Alexander

Former Senator Lamar Alexander emphasizes the importance of dialogue among senators to address difficult issues effectively.

National Review | Jul 14, 2026, 11:04 AM