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Todd Blanche Defends Trump IRS Settlement as 'Typical' Despite Unprecedented Immunity

During his July 16, 2026 confirmation hearing, Acting Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche misrepresented the scope of a sweeping IRS settlement shielding Donald Trump and his family from past federal tax liabilities and offenses.

Jul 16, 2026, 7:48 PM Reason

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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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EU Calls on Israel to Halt West Bank Settlement Expansion Amid Settler Violence

The European Union renews demands for Israel to stop settlement growth in the occupied West Bank, highlighting recent attacks on Palestinian children and warning of threats to the two-state solution.

Al Jazeera | Jul 18, 2026, 12:15 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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Jeffrey Epstein Secured $25 Million Fee in Swiss Bank IRS Settlement, Former White House Counsel Involved

Documents reveal Epstein’s role in negotiating a major IRS settlement for Edmond de Rothschild bank, with former Obama White House attorney Kathy Ruemmler connected to the case.

CBS Politics | Jul 14, 2026, 5:19 PM

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Judge Williams Criticizes Trump-Linked Settlement in Reopened IRS Case

A federal judge has issued a scathing opinion on a dismissed lawsuit involving former President Trump and a disputed $1.776 billion settlement, highlighting collusion and improper motives.

Reason | Jul 14, 2026, 2:30 PM

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Todd Blanche Faces Senate Scrutiny Over Epstein Files and Trump Tax Immunity Settlement

US Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche was questioned by lawmakers about a controversial $1.8 billion fund linked to a tax immunity deal for former President Trump.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 15, 2026, 7:38 PM

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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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NYC Makes Controversial Syringe Redemption Program Permanent Amid Criticism

New York City allocates $3 million to continue paying drug users for used syringes, sparking debate over the use of opioid settlement funds.

Fox News Latest | Jul 19, 2026, 2:28 PM

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Belgium Bans Imports from Israeli Settlements in Occupied Palestinian Territories

Belgium joins Ireland in prohibiting goods from Israeli settlements amid stalled EU-wide efforts to regulate settlement trade.

Al Jazeera | Jul 18, 2026, 5:09 PM

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Chinese President Xi Jinping Urges Thailand and Cambodia to Resolve Border Dispute

Following deadly clashes last year, Xi Jinping met leaders of both countries urging dialogue and a negotiated settlement.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 18, 2026, 7:34 AM

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Former World Leaders Warn Palestinian Statehood Prospects Are Disappearing

Mary Robinson and Helen Clark urge international pressure on Israel amid settlement expansion and rising violence in the West Bank.

ABC Australia News | Jul 17, 2026, 7:51 PM

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Democrats Launch Inquiry into DOJ Opinion Easing Institutionalization of Mentally Ill

Senate and House Democrats seek details on a Justice Department legal opinion that could increase institutionalization of people with mental illness, challenging decades of civil rights protections.

CBS Politics | Jul 22, 2026, 4:33 PM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating Key political and social developments emerge alongside controversies over IRS actions and pandemic documents.

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Trump Shows Influence in Arizona Primaries as Democrats Avoid Far-Left Challenge

Key political and social developments emerge alongside controversies over IRS actions and pandemic documents.

Fox News Latest | Jul 22, 2026, 11:46 AM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating Antonio Guterres will be the first UN secretary-general in 16 years to visit Cyprus, aiming to restart stalled negotiations on the island's long-standing division.

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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to Visit Cyprus to Revive Peace Talks

Antonio Guterres will be the first UN secretary-general in 16 years to visit Cyprus, aiming to restart stalled negotiations on the island's long-standing division.

Deutsche Welle | Jul 20, 2026, 8:37 PM

investigations

Alaska’s Nearly Deserted Adak Island Pays Over $340,000 Annually to Keep Empty Buildings Wired for Slow Internet

Despite a largely abandoned Navy base and minimal internet use, subsidies continue to fund costly internet infrastructure on Adak Island, raising questions about government spending and broadband standards.

ProPublica | Jul 20, 2026, 12:20 PM

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Israel Criticizes Labor's Draft National Platform on Israel-Palestine Conflict

Israel's embassy in Australia objects to the Labor Party's draft platform, claiming it unfairly assigns blame for the conflict and questions legal interpretations of settlements.

ABC Australia News | Jul 20, 2026, 10:25 AM

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Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz Reaffirms Plans for Settlements in Northern Gaza

Israel Katz announces intent to establish military-linked Nahal outposts in Gaza’s north amid expanded Israeli control and ongoing humanitarian crisis.

Al Jazeera | Jul 19, 2026, 10:28 AM

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Palestinian Teenage Footballer Fadi al-Nassan Dies Following West Bank Settler Attack

Fadi Hamdallah al-Nassan, 17, succumbed to injuries sustained during an attack by Israeli settlers in his West Bank village, highlighting rising settler violence in the region.

Al Jazeera | Jul 18, 2026, 11:50 PM

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Leon Black Reveals $21 Million Payment to Woman Amid Epstein Investigation

Former Apollo CEO Leon Black testified to Congress that he paid $21 million to a woman he accused of blackmail and extortion, in connection with a secret affair and demands linked to Jeffrey Epstein.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 18, 2026, 8:26 PM

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Appeals Court Allows USPS to Proceed with Trump-Era Mail-In Ballot Policy Amid Ongoing Legal Battles

The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals temporarily lifts a lower court block on USPS restrictions for mail-in ballots lacking eligible voter lists, while other legal challenges continue.

The Hill | Jul 18, 2026, 5:15 PM

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Appeals Court Grants Trump Administration Temporary Win in Mail-In Voting Oversight Case

The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C., paused a lower court injunction, allowing the Trump administration to advance its proposed election oversight rule, though the policy remains blocked in Massachusetts.

ABC Top Stories | Jul 18, 2026, 3:09 PM

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Liberal Law Professor Opposes Obama Judge’s Referral of Trump Lawyers to Bar Associations

Judge Kathleen Williams referred Trump attorney Alejandro Brito and DOJ officials to bar associations for potential discipline, prompting criticism from a liberal law professor.

Fox News Latest | Jul 18, 2026, 12:25 PM

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Brazil's Lula Vows Response to New U.S. Tariffs

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva rejects U.S. tariffs on Brazilian imports and signals possible retaliation amid ongoing trade tensions.

Africanews | Jul 18, 2026, 11:01 AM