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.
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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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politics
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
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 AMgeneral
The 2026 CNBC America’s Top States for Business report ranks Tennessee, Texas, and eight other GOP-led states lowest in quality of life, drawing backlash over methodology and political factors.
Washington Times News | Jul 14, 2026, 7:12 PM
politics
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams ruled that President Donald Trump’s January 29 lawsuit against the IRS was a facade to justify a settlement benefiting Trump and his allies with taxpayer funds.
Reason | Jul 14, 2026, 3:45 AM
politics
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams ruled that President Donald Trump’s January lawsuit against the IRS was a facade to justify a settlement benefiting Trump and his allies with taxpayer funds.
Reason | Jul 14, 2026, 2:24 AM
world
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, fatally shot during a traffic stop in Houston, was mistakenly targeted during an immigration enforcement operation, officials say.
BBC World | Jul 10, 2026, 5:29 AM
politics
President Donald Trump’s self-negotiated IRS settlement and the creation of an ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ have drawn bipartisan criticism, legal scrutiny, and public concern over conflicts of interest and misuse of taxpayer money.
Reason | Jul 9, 2026, 6:43 PM
politics
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
general
A recent Air Force think tank report reveals China’s military has established two new fixed multiple missile launch systems in Inner Mongolia, potentially enhancing rapid missile strike capabilities against Taiwan and U.S. allied forces.
Washington Times News | Jul 8, 2026, 1:00 AM
politics
Recent data reveals a significant drop in the number of Democrats who express pride in being American, contrasting sharply with Republican sentiment.
The Hill | Jul 7, 2026, 6:05 PM
us
Following a Supreme Court ruling allowing the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, Florida Congressman Carlos Giménez calls deportations a 'huge mistake' and advocates for reinstating protections for Venezuelans after recent earthquakes.
Guardian US | Jul 6, 2026, 2:31 AM
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The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that longstanding limits on coordinated political party expenditures violate the First Amendment, potentially unleashing increased campaign spending ahead of the midterm elections.
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