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The White House's Push To Pause the Hemp Ban Smells Like Cronyism

The ban would gut a growing industry, but the Trump administration’s position isn’t a principled stand against prohibition.

Reason

A lame duck Republican just saved Trump’s AG pick Todd Blanche after other conservatives voiced concern

ANALYSIS: Bill Cassidy had a chance for a John McCain moment, Eric Garcia writes. Instead he just backed President Donald Trump’s pick

The Independent UK

Cassidy will vote for Blanche as AG, all but ensuring confirmation

Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana said Friday he intended to vote to confirm Todd Blanche to be attorney general, ending a weekslong back-and-forth with the White House to win over GOP holdouts. All eyes were on Cassidy’s Friday morning floor speech after his fellow Republican Sens. Susan Collins of Maine…

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‘What’s your choice between a Republican and a crazy person?’ Insiders dish on midterm prospects after Michigan

ANALYSIS: The contentious primary in Michigan makes Republicans giddy at the prospect of picking up disaffected Haley Stevens supporters not enthused about a progressive like Abdul El-Sayed. But, Eric Garcia writes, they are increasingly worried about Texas

The Independent UK

They once condemned bad behavior in the House. Now, it’s ‘not my business’

Four months ago, calls denouncing misconduct came swiftly, and all at once. Now, it’s near silence. Allegations surrounding two House Republicans reached a fever pitch this week, as Rep. Chuck Edwards of North Carolina dropped out of his reelection campaign due to a report detailing “inappropriate conduct” toward two female…

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Climate change may be making us lonelier: How heat waves and extreme weather disrupt social connections everyone relies on

Severe storms, heat waves and wildfires can shut down the social life of a community, flooding out festivals, canceling community events and keeping people indoors.

The Conversation

Steve Vai and Adrian Belew announce new BEAT tour, with lineup change

A new member has been drafted in as the King Crimson offshoot announce more US and Canadian dates

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Blanche’s AG nomination moves ahead after delay

The Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday favorably reported Todd Blanche’s bid to be attorney general after some Republican senators delayed the vote over the Trump administration’s controversial “weaponization” fund. Key GOP holdouts on the committee, Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Thom Tillis, R-N.C., voted in favor of advancing Blanche’s nomination…

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Chuck Edwards Faces House Censure Recommendation Over 'Persistent' Conduct Toward Young Female Staffers

The House Ethics Committee recommends censuring Rep. Chuck Edwards for inappropriate conduct towards staffers, highlighting power imbalances and reigniting debates on workplace standards in Congress.

International Business Times UK

Bipartisan stopgap spending bill inches forward in Senate

The Senate took a baby step Monday toward passing a funding extension that would head off a partial government shutdown this fall. On a lopsided vote of 89-4, the Senate agreed to limit debate on taking up a legislative vehicle for a bipartisan stopgap measure unveiled over the weekend to…

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Todd Blanche's Concessions Underline the Flagrant Phoniness of Trump's IRS 'Settlement'

The acting attorney general confirms his dishonesty in presenting that jaw-dropping scam as the resolution of a bona fide legal dispute.

Reason

Ethics panel urges censure of Chuck Edwards for ‘beyond inappropriate’ behavior

The House Ethics Committee recommended a censure of Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., after an investigation found there was “substantial reason to believe” he violated sexual harassment and hostile workplace rules. The panel’s report, released Monday, concluded that Edwards engaged in “persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct” toward two female staffers of…

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Next Up for the PGA Tour: 10 Biggest Names Playing in the Wyndham Championship Before Playoffs Begin

Brooks Koepka needs to have a really good week in order to advance to the FedEx Cup playoffs.

Sports Illustrated

Blanche bid to move ahead with ‘weaponization’ fund ‘dead’

The Senate is back on track to consider acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination to lead the Justice Department permanently after two key GOP holdouts said they were “pleased” with a deal they struck. The DOJ said in a statement posted Sunday night that it has “rescinded” a $1.8 billion…

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Benzinga

Todd Blanche Says 'Good Faith Discussions' Led to Termination of Trump's $1.8 Billion Fund Ahead of Senate Vote

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche formally rescinded President Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund on Sunday after negotiations with Republican senators whose opposition had jeopardized his nomination ahead of Tuesday’s Senate Judiciary Committee vote.

Benzinga

Trump Threatens to Keep Todd Blanche as Acting AG, Revive Anti-Weaponization Bill if Senate Rejects Nominee

President Donald Trump warned he could keep Todd Blanche as acting attorney general and renew efforts to pass an "Anti-Weaponization Bill" if Republican senators do not confirm his nominee for the Justice Department’s top role.

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In face of GOP criticism, Trump considers withdrawing Blanche’s nomination for now. Will it be ‘risky?’ Senator says, ‘Well, yeah, duh’

“This has nothing to do with Todd.”

Reason

Trump Re-Ups the Anti-Weaponization Fund, Reinforcing the Demand That Todd Blanche Kill It for Good

The president is still pushing the idea of using taxpayer money to reward Capitol rioters, contradicting the attorney general nominee's assurance that it won't happen.

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The Independent UK

Trump ignored warnings and betrayed a Texas Republican. That personal vendetta could cost him the Senate

ANALYSIS: Trump’s decision to throw John Cornyn and Thom Tillis under the bus might cost him for the remainder of his presidency, Eric Garcia writes. Worse, he refuses to learn from the mistake

Roll Call

Trump defends ‘weaponization’ fund amid Blanche confirmation drama

As his nominee for attorney general hangs in the balance, President Donald Trump dug in on Friday, defending a controversial settlement that has angered some Republicans in the Senate. It further upended Todd Blanche’s bid to permanently lead the Justice Department, as senators look for a path forward after canceling…

Salon

The reason Blanche won't drop slush fund

The acting attorney general made $10 million as the president’s defense attorney

Reason

Todd Blanche's Nomination Is in Trouble. It Should Have Been Doomed From the Beginning.

By haggling over the details of Trump's flagrantly corrupt IRS "settlement," dissenting Republican senators give a pass to Blanche's unethical and illegal approval of it.

The Independent UK

Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination in jeopardy as Trump threatens to withdraw his name

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Trump threatens to pull Todd Blanche’s AG nomination rather than give in to Republican holdouts over weaponization fund

President vows to resubmit his ex-lawyer’s nomination once Sens. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis are no longer in office next year

The Independent UK

Texas senator who Trump betrayed exacts his revenge over Todd Blanche nomination

ANALYSIS: Trump humiliated John Cornyn in the worst possible way. Now, Eric Garcia writes, the Texan has the chance to turn the tables

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