President Trump Threatens to Withdraw Nomination of Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche
Amid opposition from two Republican senators, President Trump signals possible withdrawal of Todd Blanche's nomination.
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Amid opposition from two Republican senators, President Trump signals possible withdrawal of Todd Blanche's nomination.
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North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis dismisses President Trump's threat and insists the White House honor a prior commitment amid ongoing negotiations over the attorney general nomination.
Fox News Latest | Jul 31, 2026, 12:54 AM
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US President Donald Trump claims a disarmament deal with Hamas, while US-Iran tensions escalate with strikes and missile attacks in the region.
France 24 English | Jul 31, 2026, 12:41 AM
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President Donald Trump warns he may pull the nomination of Todd Blanche for attorney general until Republican senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis leave office, following their objections tied to a tax lawsuit settlement.
NBC Politics | Jul 31, 2026, 12:39 AM
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US President Donald Trump declares a phased plan for Hamas disarmament and Israeli withdrawal, marking a step toward new Palestinian governance in Gaza.
BBC World | Jul 30, 2026, 11:24 PM
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Senate Republicans continue efforts to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general amid internal disputes and President Trump's warning to withdraw the nomination until next year.
Washington Times News | Jul 30, 2026, 9:52 PM
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US President Donald Trump may temporarily withdraw Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general after two Republican senators delayed the confirmation vote over concerns about a proposed settlement involving Trump's tax records.
CNA Latest News | Jul 30, 2026, 8:59 PM
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Thom Tillis criticizes President Trump’s handling of Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination, calling it ‘bad advice’ amid stalled confirmation.
Daily Caller | Jul 30, 2026, 8:34 PM
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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.
Al Jazeera | Jul 30, 2026, 4:23 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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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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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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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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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 PMShowing 73-96 of 175 articles.