Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche Faces Senate Judiciary Committee Over DOJ Controversies
Blanche seeks permanent confirmation amid scrutiny over Justice Department actions, including a disputed fund linked to Trump's IRS lawsuit.
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As the U.S. engages in a new conflict with Iran, questions arise over a February missile strike that reportedly killed over 100 Iranian children.
Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 1:48 AMworld
Australian share market expected to open higher as US inflation data eases rate hike fears and US reimposes naval blockade on Iranian ports.
ABC Australia News | Jul 14, 2026, 11:43 PMgeneral
On July 14, 2026, Joy Reid launched a sharp critique of media eulogies for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, accusing him of betraying his country and selling his soul to Donald Trump.
Fox News Latest | Jul 14, 2026, 10:22 PMgeneral
Following two deadly encounters involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Texas and Maine, the agency has been ordered to pause most vehicle stops nationwide while officers receive new training.
Washington Times News | Jul 14, 2026, 8:41 PMus
Darline Graham, sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, was appointed to serve the remainder of his Senate term, becoming the first woman to represent South Carolina in the Senate.
Guardian US | Jul 14, 2026, 8:05 PMworld
The United States launched strikes on Iranian targets in Khuzestan province, while Iran targeted US allies and shipping in the Gulf, escalating conflict and undermining a recent peace agreement.
Al Jazeera | Jul 14, 2026, 8:05 PMgeneral
The 2026 CNBC America’s Top States for Business report ranks Tennessee, Texas, and eight other GOP-led states lowest in quality of life, drawing backlash over methodology and political factors.
Washington Times News | Jul 14, 2026, 7:12 PMgeneral
More than half of the job losses in Washington, D.C. since the COVID-19 pandemic began are linked to federal layoffs under the Trump administration, according to a new report.
Washington Times News | Jul 14, 2026, 7:10 PMworld
Approximately 10 million people lost electricity as Cuba’s national power grid failed again amid ongoing fuel shortages linked to a US-imposed oil blockade.
Al Jazeera | Jul 14, 2026, 6:28 PMinvestigations
Following a KQED-ProPublica investigation, the Trump administration targets school districts' handling of teacher sexual misconduct cases across multiple states.
ProPublica | Jul 14, 2026, 5:06 PMworld
Three years after a New York jury found him liable, US President Donald Trump has paid writer E Jean Carroll more than $5 million in damages.
BBC World | Jul 14, 2026, 4:35 PMgeneral
"The View" co-host Sunny Hostin reaffirmed her view that American flags in certain neighborhoods evoke feelings of unease, citing their association with white supremacy by some groups.
Fox News Latest | Jul 14, 2026, 4:12 PMgeneral
A Manhattan federal court has released funds owed by Donald Trump to E. Jean Carroll after a jury found him liable for sexual abuse and defamation.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 14, 2026, 3:41 PMus
Louisiana rapper Boosie Badazz is pursuing arbitration to recover part of a $600,000 payment to lobbyists who failed to secure a presidential pardon for his 2023 weapon possession conviction.
Guardian US | Jul 14, 2026, 3:38 PMpolitics
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett appeared on Capitol Hill to discuss the court’s budget and rising security threats, while Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh testified in the House following new inflation data.
The Hill | Jul 14, 2026, 3:03 PMpolitics
Three years after a jury found former President Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation, Carroll has finally been paid following a Supreme Court decision.
CBS Politics | Jul 14, 2026, 3:02 PMgeneral
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee for a confirmation hearing following a recent bar discipline referral by Judge Kathleen Williams.
Fox News Latest | Jul 14, 2026, 1:52 PMworld
Iraq's Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and President Donald Trump announce full US troop withdrawal linked to militia disarmament and new economic partnerships.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 14, 2026, 12:47 PMpolitics
President Trump confirmed the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was drained to repair damage he attributes to vandals, amid ongoing controversy and legal charges.
CBS Politics | Jul 14, 2026, 12:36 PMus
The US Preventive Services Task Force has not issued binding recommendations since March 2025, stalling progress on multiple health topics including tobacco cessation for kids.
Guardian US | Jul 14, 2026, 12:15 PMus
Russian-born private equity investor and donor to Donald Trump’s ballroom project appointed to lead new enterprise fund focused on infrastructure investments in Armenia and surrounding regions.
Guardian US | Jul 14, 2026, 12:13 PMgeneral
Bipartisan senators aim to advance a stalled bill targeting Russian oil purchasers following the death of Senator Lindsey Graham.
Washington Times News | Jul 14, 2026, 11:49 AMpolitics
President Trump announced a prime-time address to discuss newly declassified intelligence on foreign interference in the 2020 election.
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