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.
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Interim Attorney General Todd Blanche faces intense scrutiny over his allegiance to former President Donald Trump and the independence of the Department of Justice.
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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 AMus
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 PMgeneral
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 AMpolitics
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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A letter from former Justice Department staff highlights concerns over Blanche’s leadership and the departure of thousands of career employees.
The Hill | Jul 7, 2026, 1:38 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
politics
Sen. Rand Paul plans to push for a contempt vote after Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment rights during a Senate hearing on Capitol Hill.
The Hill | Jul 29, 2026, 5:23 PM
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After months of delay and political tension, Jay Clayton's nomination as Director of National Intelligence was approved by the Senate amid ongoing debates over the renewal of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 29, 2026, 1:02 AM
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Clayton's confirmation may help resolve the impasse over renewing a key surveillance authority that expired in June.
CBS Politics | Jul 29, 2026, 12:53 AM
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Jay Clayton, a former SEC chairman and Trump ally, was confirmed by the US Senate in a 51-47 party-line vote amid controversy over his stance on election integrity.
Guardian US | Jul 28, 2026, 11:48 PM
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Jay Clayton was confirmed as Director of National Intelligence on a party-line vote, but Senate Democrats continue to block bipartisan reauthorization of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
Fox News Latest | Jul 28, 2026, 11:30 PM
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William Pulte highlights ongoing downsizing efforts amid Senate confirmation of Trump’s nominee for Director of National Intelligence.
Fox News Latest | Jul 28, 2026, 6:42 PM
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Jay Clayton, nominated by President Donald Trump, is expected to be confirmed as the US director of national intelligence following a contentious hearing, filling the vacancy left by Tulsi Gabbard.
Guardian US | Jul 27, 2026, 12:01 PM
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Since assuming office on June 19, 2026, Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte has overseen significant staff reductions at ODNI while political tensions rise over election claims and nominations.
The Hill | Jul 27, 2026, 3:30 AM
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President Donald Trump announces the expansion of the Ratepayer Protection Pledge, enlisting 23 governors and 200 stakeholders to prevent utility cost increases for families as data centers proliferate nationwide.
Fox News Latest | Jul 23, 2026, 5:47 PM
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In her first Oval Office meeting following her brother's death, Darline Graham discusses continuing Lindsey Graham's legacy, focusing on Russia sanctions.
Fox News Latest | Jul 23, 2026, 3:40 PMpolitics
Warner cites disappointment in Clayton's Senate Intelligence Committee testimony despite prior optimism about the Trump nominee.
CBS Politics | Jul 19, 2026, 5:47 PMpolitics
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 AMpolitics
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 PMpolitics
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 PMworld
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 AMpolitics
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.
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