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Over 100 House Democrats vote to end military aid to Israel in significant rebuke to US ally – US politics live
Democrats were split on the issue, with nearly half of party’s 212-member caucus voting with Republicans to reject the measure Sign up for the Breaking News US email In his opening…
Blanche says he's not a 'yes man' as he faces criticism over Trump loyalty - Reuters
Blanche says he's not a 'yes man' as he faces criticism over Trump loyalty Reuters…
Todd Blanche says 'no closed investigations' in Epstein case, vows DOJ will pursue new suspects
Todd Blanche told senators the Justice Department will prosecute anyone linked to Jeffrey Epstein's sex-trafficking operation if new evidence emerges.…
Jack Smith thrust back into spotlight at Blanche hearing over exposed senators’ messages
Sen. John Kennedy demanded answers on whether Jack Smith read his emails and shared them with Attorney General Garland during the confirmation hearing.…
Acting AG Todd Blanche faces a key test. And, ICE pauses most traffic stops
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is set to appear before the Senate for his confirmation hearing. And, Immigration and Customs Enforcement has paused most traffic stops after r…
Trump AG pick Todd Blanche faces Senate test in first major confirmation fight since Graham’s death
The attorney general confirmation hearing arrives as Republicans navigate their first major nomination battle without the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.…
Confirming Todd Blanche as US attorney general should be a no-brainer for Republicans AND Dems
Blanche is the most regular-Republican nominee anyone could expect Trump to tap, with an excellent mainstream pedigree.…
The Todd Blanche Confirmation Will Be About Everything and Nothing
The Senate can’t stop Blanche from serving out the remainder of Donald Trump’s term, but that’s no reason it should bless the president’s contempt for the rule of law.…
Epstein survivors send letters to Senate Judiciary opposing Todd Blanche nomination
Several survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein sent written statements to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary opposing acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nominat…
One Weird Trick for Torpedoing Todd Blanche’s Hearing
Trump voters tell me again and again they’re disappointed with the president over one thing. It could complicate his hopes for a new attorney general.…
Todd Blanche earns attorney general bid endorsement from law enforcement alliance ahead of confirmation
The Western States Sheriffs' Association endorses Todd Blanche for attorney general, urging the Senate to quickly confirm Trump's nominee to the post.…
Todd Blanche Is a Dangerous Choice for Trump’s Attorney General
Nominating Mr. Blanche to be the nation’s top law enforcement officer crosses a red line, and the Senate needs to defeat him.…
Florida Sen. Rick Scott urges DOJ probe amid California voter fraud scandal
Florida Sen. Rick Scott is urging the Justice Department to dig deeper into a California voter fraud case involving a woman who admitted paying homeless people on Los Angeles’ Skid…
Blanche Was Once Seen as Tempering Trump’s Tactics. Now He’s All In.
The ascendancy of Todd Blanche shows how the practices that were initially deemed out of bounds even in President Trump’s Justice Department seem to be the order of the day.…
Adam Schiff calls for Senate to ‘vigorously oppose’ Trump’s effort to make Todd Blanche his permanent attorney general – live
California Democratic senator says Blanche ‘has been unable to put aside his role as Donald Trump’s criminal defense lawyer and represent the American people instead’ Trump nominat…
Blanche: “Not a Crime to Party with Mr. Epstein”
To defeat Todd Blanche, talk about Jeffrey Epstein.…
Trump refuses to rule out using ‘anti-weaponization’ fund for Capitol rioters who attacked police
US president says ‘I’d pay the kind of money they deserve’ amid questions over his administration establishing fund Donald Trump declined on Sunday to definitively rule out compens…
Will the Senate Confirm Thugs Like Bill Pulte & Todd Blanche? (w/ Tom Joscelyn)
Bulwark on Sunday…
Chief Of Staff Susie Wiles Says She’s ‘Not Going Anywhere,’ Calls Reports Of Her White House Departure ‘Fiction’
'See you Monday'…
Trump’s AG Pick May Not Have the Votes to Get Confirmed (w/ Andrew Weissmann)
Sarah Longwell and Andrew Weissmann return to discuss Todd Blanche’s growing Senate confirmation problems, Trump’s $1.7 billion “weaponization fund” scheme, why the judge isn’t let…
Trump Picks Todd Blanche for AG
Thursday, June 4th on RealClearPolitics - Joined by RCP Contributor Richard Porter and Miranda Devine, host of Pod Force One…
Senate passes $70B immigration enforcement bill without limits on Trump settlement fund
The Senate passed legislation to fund President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement agencies early Friday morning, after weeks of delays and fierce backlash to an unrelated $1.7…
Made Man
On the Todd Blanche nomination.…
Todd Blanche tells Post he’s ‘honored’ to be nominated as ‘permanent’ AG, pledges to work across aisle
Trump intends to formally nominate his next AG soon, but broke the news Wednesday at an event in the Rose Garden.…
Senate votes to advance $70B plan to fund ICE, Border Patrol, setting up Thursday ‘vote-a-rama’
The 53-46 vote clears the way for the chamber to consider a series of amendments Thursday in what Capitol Hill insiders call a "vote-a-rama."…
Trump says he will nominate Todd Blanche as attorney general
President Trump will formally nominate acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to lead the Justice Department, with the paperwork expected Thursday. Why it matters: Confirmation would…
Is the GOP Starting to Defy Trump?
Republicans aren’t automatically falling in line anymore.…
Trump expected to nominate Todd Blanche as permanent attorney general
President Trump is expected to nominate Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to serve in the role permanently, several sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.…
President Trump says he will nominate Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general
Trump said at a dinner at the White House that he plans to nominate Blanche formally, according to a video of the event posted on social media by a White House aide.…
From Acting to Permanent: Trump Picks His Next Attorney General
After President Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi in April, the speculation over who would replace her began in earnest. Would it be Trump’s former personal lawyer and confida…
Trump says he will nominate acting AG Todd Blanche to permanently lead Justice Department
President Trump announces plans to nominate acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to permanently lead the Department of Justice after Pam Bondi's firing.…
Trump expected to nominate Todd Blanche as attorney general
President Donald Trump is expected to nominate acting Attorney General Todd Blanche as soon as Wednesday evening, according to several reports. Blanche has led the Department of Ju…
Thune moves to neutralize immigration bill landmines from DOJ lawfare fund
Senate GOP leaders are working to quell Republican angst over the Trump administration’s proposed $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund that is threatening to trip up the party’s …
GOP advances ICE funding package after forcing Trump's controversial $2B fund into retreat
Senate Republicans launched their $70 billion immigration enforcement package after delays due to the Trump administration's anti-weaponization fund.…
Khanna and China committee press Blanche for report on Chinese manufacturing in U.S.
The Justice Department report on illegal Chinese labor in the U.S. auto industry was due in May.…
Lindsey Graham Plans to Salvage Anti-Weaponization Fund
Although the Justice Department on Tuesday nixed plans for a $1.776 billion “anti-weaponization fund,” the concept of such a fund could still move forward in Congress. Sen. Lindsey…
Trump indicates Blanche will be permanent attorney general
President Trump indicated Wednesday he plans to tap acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to take on the role more permanently, though he would not give a timeline for a nomination.…
Senate prepares to move forward with reconciliation bill after lengthy delay
Senate Republicans are preparing to move forward with a package to fund the Department of Homeland Security's immigration agencies as soon as Wednesday.…
Todd Blanche defends the DOJ's apparently defunct "anti-weaponization" fund
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told the House Appropriations Committee Tuesday that the Justice Department was no longer moving forward with its "anti-weaponization" fund, bu…
Todd Blanche exposes how aggressive Biden DOJ targeted low-level Mar-a-Lago employees
Acting AG Todd Blanche says Biden-era DOJ probe was so expansive that even Mar-a-Lago gardeners and low-level aides needed criminal defense attorneys.…
Lawmakers slam Blanche over "anti-weaponization" fund that Trump touted
Republican and Democratic lawmakers grilled acting Attorney General Todd Blanche over the Justice Department's $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund that the Trump administration …
Trump suggests he will make Todd Blanche permanent US attorney general
US president says ‘I think he will’ when asked if the acting attorney general would take on a permanent role…
Trump administration is scrapping $1.8B fund meant to compensate president's allies, Blanche says
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Trump administration is scrapping plans to create a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate allies of the Republican president after wid…
Justice Dept. Won’t Proceed With Trump’s $1.8 Billion Fund, Blanche Says
Trump administration drops $1.8bn 'anti-weaponisation' fund
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's announcement to abandon the fund comes amid pushback from top Republican lawmakers.…
Order Shielding Trump Family From I.R.S. Audits Will Remain, Blanche Says
The acting attorney general said the administration was preserving a broad order protecting the president and his family from audits of already filed returns, despite dropping a $1…
Trump administration is scrapping $1.8B fund meant to compensate president's allies, Blanche says - AP News
Trump administration is scrapping $1.8B fund meant to compensate president's allies, Blanche says AP News…
Watch: Blanche refuses to put end of "anti-weaponization" fund in writing
Rep. Grace Meng pressed acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on the Justice Department's "anti-weaponization" fund during a House hearing Tuesday. Blanche said the department wasn'…
Blanche says DOJ "not moving forward" with "anti-weaponization" fund
"We are not moving forward with the fund. Period," Blanche told House lawmakers.…
Acting AG Blanche says Trump administration is nixing $1.8B 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'
Blanche made the comments during testimony before a House subcommittee.…
Acting AG Blanche reveals fate of Trump's 'anti-weaponization fund' under pressure from House lawmakers
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told lawmakers the Justice Department will not move forward with its proposed anti-weaponization fund, saying the effort is over despite ongoin…
Todd Blanche Says Trump Administration Is Ditching Weaponization Fund
'That is correct'…
‘Outright theft’: legal experts decry $1.8bn Trump anti-weaponization fund
Critics from both sides and legal scholars say ‘slush fund’ is scheme that will help January 6 rioters A legal and political firestorm is growing over the $1.776bn “anti-weaponizat…
Trump's Short-Lived Anti-Weaponization Fund
EDITOR'S NOTE: This story has been updated with late-breaking news regarding the Trump administration's decision not to move forward with the fund. After some confusion over the DO…
Anti-ICE agitator who allegedly bit officers during Delaney Hall protest was previously accused of distributing child porn
Geier, of Madison, NJ, was previously charged with sexual abuse of children related to the dissemination and possession of child pornography, the Justice Department confirmed to Th…
The Art of the Deal cont'd, cont'd
Serious questions about Trump's scheme to get the government to (a) put $1.776 billion into a slush fund under his control, and (b) drop ALL tax claims the IRS has against him, are…
The DOJ Was Already Primed. Todd Blanche Lit the Fuse.
'Uncorking the bottle'…
Watch: Media Split Screen Just Crushes It on NJ Situation As Mikie Sherrill Spins Like a Top
We've written extensively about the out-of-control "protesting" that has been happening outside of the Delaney Hall Detention Facility in Newark, New Jersey, with leftist agitators…
'FAFO': Todd Blanche Shares Satisfying Update on NJ Agitator Seen Threatening to Kill ICE Agents
As RedState has reported, thanks to the purported…
Bondi, Pressed Over Epstein Files, Places Responsibility on Blanche and Patel
Her remarks, delivered during a closed-door interview before the House Oversight Committee, were a candid admission of her own powerlessness.…