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.
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Donald Trump’s nominee Todd Blanche testifies amid scrutiny over career prosecutor purges, Epstein files, and controversial charges.
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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 PMworld
A lawsuit argues that sanctions imposed on the International Criminal Court and Palestinian rights groups violate constitutional protections and federal law.
Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 3:24 PMgeneral
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 PMworld
The talks aim to establish a route map towards democracy amid ongoing political tensions and recent natural disasters.
BBC World | Jul 15, 2026, 2:17 PMgeneral
Rep. Riley Moore labels the H-1B visa program a 'scam' and highlights concerns over American workers being displaced by lower-paid foreign labor.
Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 1:54 PMgeneral
The Trump administration outlines a shift from traditional foreign aid to private investment and trade as the main drivers of global development.
Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 1:52 PMworld
As the US resumes military strikes on Iran, concerns grow over the depletion of its weapons inventory and delays in munitions production.
Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 1:49 PMgeneral
Ohio Republican Bernie Moreno plans to circulate legislation mirroring a 1993 proposal by former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid aimed at redefining birthright citizenship and cutting immigration.
Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 1:20 PMpolitics
President Trump reportedly convened a Situation Room session to plan a broad offensive against Tehran as the U.S. intensifies military actions.
The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 1:15 PMworld
Analysts warn that Israel’s ongoing raids in Gaza, despite a ceasefire, aim to undermine governance and maintain control over the territory.
Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 12:08 PMinvestigations
FCC commissioners received costly Kennedy Center gala tickets from Paramount while overseeing the company's major merger approvals, raising ethics concerns.
ProPublica | Jul 15, 2026, 11:11 AMus
As a severe heatwave grips the US, more than 1,600 Department of Energy webpages offering guidance on energy savings and grid protection have been deleted, coinciding with the Trump administration’s proposal to weaken appliance efficiency standards.
Guardian US | Jul 15, 2026, 10:52 AMpolitics
The cease-fire with Iran has ended, prompting President Trump to reject violations of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), raising questions about the administration's next steps.
National Review | Jul 15, 2026, 10:51 AMpolitics
The Department of Justice has subpoenaed four New York Times journalists over their reporting on security issues related to the Qatari-gifted Air Force One jet, marking a new phase in President Trump's ongoing conflict with the outlet.
The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 10:25 AMworld
The China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations cautions that NATO’s shift to a Europe-led model and its growing ties with Asia-Pacific nations risk deepening global strategic tensions.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 15, 2026, 10:20 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 AMpolitics
The nominee for a top intelligence position appears before lawmakers as Democrats express worries about potential misuse of intelligence agencies in the upcoming midterm elections.
NBC Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 9:33 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
Immigration and Customs Enforcement instructs officers to limit vehicle stops after deadly incidents involving federal agents.
CBS Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 7:18 AMworld
Chen Youlin, a US seismologist who studied North Korea's nuclear tests, has been held in China since November 2024, with his family alleging wrongful detention.
BBC World | Jul 15, 2026, 7:17 AMgeneral
President Trump plans a primetime address focused on elections amid calls for stricter voting regulations ahead of November's midterms.
NPR News | Jul 15, 2026, 6:18 AMpolitics
The Department of Homeland Security announces that each ICE arrest team will include at least one officer equipped with a body-worn camera after two fatal shootings involving agents without cameras.
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