Trump AG Nominee Todd Blanche Faces Senate Confirmation Amid Diverse National Headlines
Todd Blanche confronts his first major Senate confirmation challenge as multiple significant news stories unfold across the United States.
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Todd Blanche confronts his first major Senate confirmation challenge as multiple significant news stories unfold across the United States.
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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 AMus
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 AMgeneral
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 AMpolitics
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 AMgeneral
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
Sen. Darline Graham has been sworn in to complete the Senate term of her late brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died unexpectedly.
NBC Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 8:01 AMpolitics
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.
The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 2:01 AMpolitics
As the U.S. engages in a new conflict with Iran, questions arise over a February missile strike that reportedly killed over 100 Iranian children.
Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 1:48 AMworld
Australian share market expected to open higher as US inflation data eases rate hike fears and US reimposes naval blockade on Iranian ports.
ABC Australia News | Jul 14, 2026, 11:43 PMpolitics
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 PMus
Amid escalating US-Iran tensions, Senate Democrats halt the National Defense Authorization Act to protest President Trump’s actions.
Guardian US | Jul 14, 2026, 9:16 PMpolitics
Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley disclosed that the Justice Department informed him of a secret review of lawmakers' texts by former special counsel Jack Smith’s team during an investigation into President Trump.
The Hill | Jul 14, 2026, 9:15 PMpolitics
Senator Jim Banks proposes the Citizenship Act of 2026 to redefine birthright citizenship, targeting unauthorized entry and birth tourism.
The Hill | Jul 14, 2026, 8:42 PMus
Darline Graham, sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, was appointed to serve the remainder of his Senate term, becoming the first woman to represent South Carolina in the Senate.
Guardian US | Jul 14, 2026, 8:05 PMpolitics
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 PMgeneral
Following the death of Senator Lindsey Graham, his sister Darlene Graham Nordone has been appointed interim senator, continuing a legacy of relatives replacing late family members in Congress.
Fox News Latest | Jul 14, 2026, 6:26 PMgeneral
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 PMgeneral
President Donald Trump praised Rep. Russell Fry as a top contender for the upcoming special election to fill the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's seat, set for August 11, 2026.
Fox News Latest | Jul 14, 2026, 4:10 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.
Fox News Latest | Jul 14, 2026, 1:52 PMpolitics
President Trump announced a prime-time address to discuss newly declassified intelligence on foreign interference in the 2020 election.
NBC Politics | Jul 14, 2026, 11:47 AMpolitics
A bipartisan group of senators introduced the Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026, aiming to impose sanctions on Russian leaders and tariffs on major buyers of Russian oil, with strong support from the White House and growing congressional backing.
CBS Politics | Jul 14, 2026, 11:39 AMgeneral
On July 14, 2026, Supreme Court justices returned to Capitol Hill for the first time since 2019, coinciding with notable political and social events across the United States.
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