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Attorney General Raúl Torrez

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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.

Jul 15, 2026, 5:44 PM Al Jazeera

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Epstein Survivors Attend Todd Blanche's Confirmation Hearing Amid Justice Department Scrutiny

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.

NBC Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 4:38 PM

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Long Island Weightlifter Charged with Collecting $100K in Disability Benefits While Posting Gym Videos

Raymond Phillips faces charges after allegedly receiving over $100,000 in Social Security disability payments despite competing in weightlifting and sharing fitness content online.

Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 3:55 PM

Todd Blanche Faces Senate Judiciary Committee in Attorney General Confirmation Hearing

Donald Trump’s nominee Todd Blanche testifies amid scrutiny over career prosecutor purges, Epstein files, and controversial charges.

Guardian US | Jul 15, 2026, 3:40 PM

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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.

NBC Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 3:31 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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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche Faces Intense Confirmation Hearing Amid Opposition

Todd Blanche, nominated by President Donald Trump to lead the Justice Department, undergoes a challenging confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill while encountering opposition from Jeffrey Epstein survivors.

NBC Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 12:46 PM

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Dash-Cam Footage of ESPN Analyst Matt Miller’s Crash Raises Questions Amid Missouri AG Investigation

ESPN analyst Matt Miller, who underwent arm amputation following a June car crash, steps away from ESPN as the Missouri Attorney General investigates his GoFundMe campaign.

Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 12:41 PM

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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.

Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 11:32 AM

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Sierra Leone Drops Treason Charges Against Former President Ernest Bai Koroma

Charges related to a 2023 attempted coup, including treason, have been dismissed, allowing Koroma to return home after exile in Nigeria.

BBC World | Jul 15, 2026, 11:00 AM

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Common Annoyances in Online Videos Highlighted in Latest Gripe Report

From tiny microphones to fake podcast ads and AI-generated clips, social media video trends continue to frustrate viewers.

Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 11:00 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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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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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche Declares 'Weaponization Fund' Dead at Senate Hearing

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

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AGC Seeks to Declare Raymond Ng and Iris Koh Vexatious Litigants Over 'Lawfare' Claims

Singapore's Attorney-General's Chambers requests court orders to restrict the couple from filing lawsuits, citing a pattern of strategic litigation funded by crowdfunding.

CNA Latest News | Jul 15, 2026, 9:32 AM

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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.

ABC Top Stories | Jul 15, 2026, 9:31 AM

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Illegal Immigrant Truck Driver Sentenced to Nearly Five Years for Fatal California Crash

Jashanpreet Singh, an illegal immigrant from India, received a prison sentence of four years and eight months after pleading guilty to vehicular manslaughter in a 2025 Southern California semitruck crash that killed three people, sparking outrage and calls for stricter enforcement.

Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 7:02 AM

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche Faces Backlash Over IRS Settlement Favoring Trump

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 AM

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Houston Prosecutor Prepared to Charge ICE Agents in Fatal Shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo

Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare is investigating the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by an ICE agent, while immigration lawyer Hugo Balderas-Ibarra, who represents some involved immigrants, faces separate felony charges.

Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 3:45 AM

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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.

The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 2:01 AM

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Family Seeks Justice After Evidence Tampering Charges in Teen’s Drowning Death

Two teenagers were charged with tampering with evidence following the drowning of 18-year-old Daniel Erving at a Texas lake in April.

ABC Top Stories | Jul 15, 2026, 12:28 AM

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Durbin Says Acting AG Blanche Called DOJ’s $1.776 Billion Anti-Weaponization Fund ‘A Mistake’

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 AM

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Wisconsin Elections Commission Finds Elon Musk May Have Violated Election Bribery Law

The commission referred complaints to the Brown County District Attorney over Musk's $1 million voter check giveaways during a 2025 Wisconsin Supreme Court election.

CBS Politics | Jul 14, 2026, 11:44 PM

US Marshal Drew Hanson Fatally Shot During Arrest Attempt in Louisiana

Clarence Frazier Jr. charged with murder after shooting deputy US marshal Drew Hanson during a law enforcement operation in Alexandria, Louisiana.

Guardian US | Jul 14, 2026, 10:21 PM