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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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Former DOJ Lawyer Liz Oyer Urges Senate to Reject Todd Blanche’s Attorney General Nomination

Liz Oyer, fired after refusing to restore gun rights to Mel Gibson, criticizes Blanche for politicizing the Department of Justice during his Senate confirmation hearing.

Guardian US | Jul 16, 2026, 10:12 PM

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Trump AG Nominee Todd Blanche Faces Uncertain Confirmation as GOP Senators Withhold Support

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche undergoes intense Senate Judiciary Committee scrutiny amid unresolved questions over DOJ independence and a controversial anti-weaponization fund.

Fox News Latest | Jul 16, 2026, 10:58 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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Senator Mark Warner to Vote Against Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence

Warner cites disappointment in Clayton's Senate Intelligence Committee testimony despite prior optimism about the Trump nominee.

CBS Politics | Jul 19, 2026, 5:47 PM

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Senator Jon Ossoff Criticizes Trump on Election Claims Amid 2026 Senate Reelection Bid

Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff intensifies criticism of former President Trump’s election claims while focusing on his Senate reelection campaign.

The Hill | Jul 19, 2026, 11:20 AM

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Trump Revives China Election Interference Claims Amid Backlash; Iran Supreme Leader Criticizes U.S. Ceasefire Violations

President Trump’s recent primetime address reignited allegations of foreign interference in U.S. elections, focusing on China’s alleged acquisition of voter data, while Iran’s Supreme Leader accused the U.S. of violating ceasefire agreements.

The Hill | Jul 18, 2026, 11:37 PM

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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.

Reason | Jul 16, 2026, 7:48 PM

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Trump’s Intelligence Chief Nominee Evades Confirming Biden’s 2020 Election Win

Jay Clayton, nominated by former US President Donald Trump for top intelligence official, refrained from directly acknowledging Biden’s victory during his Senate confirmation hearing.

Al Jazeera | Jul 16, 2026, 5:37 AM

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Todd Blanche Faces Intense Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing for Attorney General Nomination

President Trump's nominee for Attorney General, Todd Blanche, underwent rigorous questioning during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on July 15, 2026.

NBC Politics | Jul 16, 2026, 4:40 AM

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Senators Question Independence of Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche at Confirmation Hearing

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, formerly President Trump's personal lawyer, faced scrutiny from senators during his July 15 confirmation hearing amid concerns about his impartiality.

CBS Politics | Jul 16, 2026, 1:31 AM

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US Justice Department Denies New Mexico’s Request for Unredacted Epstein Files

The Justice Department cites federal law in refusing to share critical records with New Mexico, which is investigating alleged abuse at Jeffrey Epstein’s ranch.

Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 11:22 PM

Erica Schwartz Faces Senate Questions on Standing Up to RFK Jr’s Vaccine Policies

Nominee for CDC director Erica Schwartz pledges to uphold science amid concerns over health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s controversial vaccine agenda.

Guardian US | Jul 15, 2026, 10:27 PM

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Democrats Split Over U.S. Aid to Israel Amid Growing Party Divisions

House Democrats were divided in a vote on ending U.S. aid to Israel, highlighting intraparty disagreements over the Netanyahu government’s actions and the broader conflict in the Middle East.

NBC Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 10:16 PM

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche Makes Verbal Slip-Up During Confirmation Hearing

During his confirmation hearing on July 15, 2026, Todd Blanche appeared to confuse his current and past roles while responding to a question about his relationship with former President Trump.

The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 8:36 PM

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Trump Intelligence Nominee Jay Clayton Highlights Role in Shaping US-China Economic Strategy

Jay Clayton, nominated for director of national intelligence, emphasized his potential contribution to US economic policy with China during a Senate confirmation hearing that underscored Beijing as a key geopolitical challenge.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 15, 2026, 8:25 PM

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Sen. Jon Ossoff Challenges Jay Clayton on 2020 Election Claims During Confirmation Hearing

During a tense July 15, 2026 confirmation hearing, Sen. Jon Ossoff questioned Jay Clayton, President Trump’s nominee for director of national intelligence, about the administration’s emphasis on debunked 2020 election fraud claims.

The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 8:02 PM

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Democrats Question Jay Clayton on 2020 Election Investigations During DNI Confirmation Hearing

Jay Clayton’s confirmation as director of national intelligence is critical to restoring U.S. foreign surveillance powers, but Democrats pressed him on Trump’s efforts to reopen 2020 election probes.

The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 5:47 PM

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Sen. Cassidy Rebukes Trump’s ASPR Nominee Over Hepatitis B Vaccine Claims

During a Senate confirmation hearing, Sen. Bill Cassidy criticized Sean Kaufman, President Trump’s nominee to lead the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, for spreading misleading information about the hepatitis B vaccine.

The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 5:43 PM

Jay Clayton Refuses to Confirm Biden’s 2020 Election Victory During Intelligence Chief Hearing

Jay Clayton, nominated to replace Bill Pulte as US intelligence chief, declined to state that Joe Biden won the 2020 presidential election during his Senate confirmation hearing.

Guardian US | Jul 15, 2026, 4:47 PM

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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

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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Jay Clayton to Testify at Senate Confirmation Hearing for DNI Nomination

After a delay caused by President Trump’s request, Jay Clayton, nominee for Director of National Intelligence, is scheduled to appear before the Senate Intelligence Committee on July 15, 2026.

CBS Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 11:03 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