Republicans Delay Senate Vote on Trump’s Attorney General Nominee Amid Concerns
Key Republicans postpone Judiciary Committee vote on Todd Blanche’s nomination due to concerns over his ties to Trump and a controversial IRS lawsuit settlement.
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Key Republicans postpone Judiciary Committee vote on Todd Blanche’s nomination due to concerns over his ties to Trump and a controversial IRS lawsuit settlement.
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President Donald Trump faces opposition from key Republican senators over a controversial tax immunity deal tied to his former personal lawyer Todd Blanche’s nomination as US attorney general.
Guardian US | Jul 30, 2026, 4:11 PM
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During a heated hearing on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, Dr. Anthony Fauci repeatedly declined to answer questions about his COVID-19 pandemic response, citing the Fifth Amendment.
NBC Politics | Jul 30, 2026, 3:29 PM
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Republican Senator John Cornyn is delaying the confirmation of Todd Blanche as attorney general, demanding written assurances from the Department of Justice regarding key issues.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 30, 2026, 3:17 PM
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Following Tehran’s surprise strikes, the U.S. launched a heavy two-hour barrage on Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps targets, while Senate Judiciary Committee delays a key nomination vote.
The Hill | Jul 30, 2026, 1:23 PM
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President Donald Trump vowed to retaliate “very hard” after an unexpected assault on US troops, prompting significant military action against Iran.
NBC Politics | Jul 30, 2026, 1:09 PM
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Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, sparking market declines and concerns over inflation amid escalating US-Iran tensions.
Guardian US | Jul 30, 2026, 12:31 PM
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Lawmakers postpone committee vote on Todd Blanche’s nomination, demanding assurances that President Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization fund’ is discontinued, as public opinion shifts against Trump’s Iran policy.
Guardian US | Jul 30, 2026, 11:20 AM
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Nazira Haji Zada faces removal proceedings in a secretive court created in 1996, marking its first-ever use amid allegations of an ISIS-inspired election day attack plot.
Al Jazeera | Jul 30, 2026, 11:16 AM
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Republican Sen. John Cornyn demands formal written agreement to end the Justice Department's 'anti-weaponization fund' before supporting Blanche's confirmation.
CBS Politics | Jul 30, 2026, 8:47 AM
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Newly surfaced evidence shows the Secret Service unlawfully tracked former FBI Director James Comey's cellphone, challenging the legitimacy of federal charges against him.
Reason | Jul 30, 2026, 8:04 AM
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Resistance from two Republican senators has put Todd Blanche's confirmation in doubt, delaying the expected committee vote.
NPR News | Jul 30, 2026, 8:02 AM
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Key Republican senators demand clarity on the settlement of Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS, stalling Blanche’s confirmation.
Euronews | Jul 30, 2026, 5:14 AM
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Nazira Haji Zada is the first individual targeted for deportation through the Alien Terrorist Removal Court, revived after three decades.
Fox News Latest | Jul 30, 2026, 4:48 AM
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Republican senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis seek written assurances from the Justice Department regarding a Trump-IRS settlement, stalling the confirmation process.
NBC Politics | Jul 30, 2026, 2:52 AM
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Opposition from Republican Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn over a disputed DOJ fund delays the confirmation process for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
The Hill | Jul 30, 2026, 12:55 AM
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Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis demand written proposals to modify the Trump IRS settlement, delaying the confirmation vote for Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
Fox News Latest | Jul 30, 2026, 12:41 AM
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President Trump downplays the possibility that Senator John Cornyn could block acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s Senate nomination, despite Cornyn’s expressed reservations.
The Hill | Jul 29, 2026, 10:56 PM
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The Senate passed a symbolic resolution against any presidential clemency for Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year sentence for sex-trafficking crimes linked to Jeffrey Epstein.
Guardian US | Jul 29, 2026, 9:57 PM
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Republican Senator John Cornyn demands written assurances on a $1.8bn fund and tax immunity provisions before backing Blanche’s nomination.
Guardian US | Jul 29, 2026, 9:00 PM
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Interim Attorney General Todd Blanche, a former defense lawyer for Donald Trump, encounters doubts from within the Republican Party as the Senate Judiciary Committee prepares to vote on his confirmation.
Al Jazeera | Jul 29, 2026, 8:56 PM
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Former FBI director James Comey’s lawyers claim illegal surveillance and misuse of AI in a politically motivated case tied to a seashell photo post.
Guardian US | Jul 29, 2026, 4:54 PM
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The Energy Department has signed agreements with Utah, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Idaho to investigate potential nuclear waste storage sites amid ongoing disposal challenges.
The Hill | Jul 29, 2026, 1:28 AM
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As President Trump nominates Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, questions arise about his suitability amid comparisons to historic standards of legal integrity.
The Hill | Jul 27, 2026, 12:52 PMShowing 73-96 of 175 articles.