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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 The DOJ said in a statement posted Sunday night that it has “rescinded” a $1.8 billion…

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Mitch McConnell is never coming back

The likeliest reason for the Kentucky senator's ruse is also the most pathetic

Salon

Thomas Massie Questions Timing of GOP-Backed $40 Million Morocco Funding After Ceuta Migrant Influx: 'Now They Are Acting Shocked'

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) questioned the timing of GOP-backed funding for Morocco and accused fellow Republicans of hypocrisy following the migrant surge into Spain’s Ceuta enclave.

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Former U.S. Rep. Kay Granger dies at 83

Granger was the first GOP woman from Texas to be elected to Congress, where she served for nearly three decades.

The Texas Tribune

Nearly three-quarters of MAGA voters would back candidate accused of domestic violence: poll

Most MAGA voters would back a Republican candidate mired in any of 12 separate scandals, the poll found

The Independent UK

Right-wing media's Hunter obsession

Joe Biden’s troubled son has rehabilitated his image — not every Republican likes that

Salon

Chuck Schumer Says 'Trump Is Making Americans Less Safe,' Links Iran War to Cyberattacks on US Water Systems

Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) accused President Donald Trump on Friday of endangering Americans through the Iran war, citing troop casualties, rising prices and cyberattacks on U.S. infrastructure, and urged Republicans to help end the conflict.

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David Cole's Qualified Defense of the Supreme Court

The prominent liberal legal scholar and former ACLU leader outlines how the Court has often checked Trump, but also critiques it for going against precedent.

Reason

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.”

We Got This Covered

Elon Musk Plans $100 Million Republican Midterm Push, Despite Earlier Political Fallout for Tesla

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) and Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:SPCX) CEO Elon Musk has not been one to shy away from politics, with the billionaire being instrumental in President Donald Trump‘s re-election bid in 2024 against Democratic Presidential candidate and former Vice President Kamala Harris.

Benzinga

Biohacker Bryan Johnson is keeping his girlfriend’s menstrual blood in his freezer

The longevity influencer and his girlfriend, Kate Tolo, say they’re studying women’s health – a worthy goal, but perhaps some skepticism is in order

The Guardian - US

House Democrats' 'Melt ICE Act' Would Strip the Agency of Its Power to Detain

A House bill would strip ICE of its power to detain or track immigrants. It's going nowhere in the GOP House — and dividing Democrats too.

Latin Times

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…

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GOP senator calls over Capitol Police after reporter asks him about Mitch McConnell’s health

Nebraska’s Pete Ricketts was caught on camera attracting the attention of security after he was approached about his absent colleague - but later apologized for his handling of the incident

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Trump unleashes early morning ‘weaponization’ rant against Todd Blanche holdout: ‘Shocking and disgusting’

President lashes out at GOP senator whose re-election he sabotaged amid GOP push to stall Attorney General pick

The Independent UK

Trump desperately wants his MAGA slush fund back. He’s making that crystal clear in the battle over Blanche

ANALYSIS: Donald Trump is holding his ground and making one thing clear to Republicans — he cares more about his ‘sweetheart’ deal than keeping the Senate functional. John Bowden and Eric Garcia report on a rare standoff

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IRS modernization bill approved by Senate panel

The Senate Finance Committee advanced a bipartisan tax administration package Thursday aimed at modernizing the IRS, improving customer service and strengthening taxpayer rights. The committee voted, 26-1, to approve the sprawling tax modernization bill, which encompasses a laundry list of tax provisions including some proposals that have already gotten backing…

The Independent UK

Michigan taco truck owner faces threats, posts about her kids and 1-star reviews for catering GOP event: ‘Harassment is getting overwhelming’

‘We decided to do it to make money to feed our families,’ Deanna Bueno told The Independent. ‘I had no clue if the president was coming to town or not. I just don't follow any of that stuff. I have four kids.

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At the Races: Republicans on the ropes

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari A handful of House Democrats and two House Republicans have lost their bids…

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Cornyn won’t ‘cave’ on Blanche, he says

The odds of the Senate confirming Todd Blanche to head the Justice Department before its summer break appear to be dwindling, as the Trump administration struggles to appease GOP holdouts. And if senators can’t get him through, President Donald Trump threatened to merely wait out the objectors, leaving Blanche in…

International Business Times UK

'Corruption in Plain Sight': Trump Pardons Convicted Fraudster Three Days After Campaign Donation

President Trump pardoned Adam Kidan, a convicted fraudster and GOP donor, shortly after Kidan donated to Rep Ryan Mackenzie's PAC, sparking accusations of corruption and pay-to-play politics.

The Texas Tribune

Texas could send a record four GOP women to Congress — if they make it through November

Despite sending more Republicans to Congress than any other state, Texas has elected only five GOP women to the U.S. House in its history. Redistricting and retirements could change things.

The Times of India

Getting 'carried away' again? Musk's million-dollar plan to rescue Trump in mid-elections

Elon Musk is reviving his political action committee, America PAC, for the 2026 elections. This group previously spent over $260 million to support Donald Trump's 2024 campaign. America PAC will now focus on increasing Republican voter turnout through various outreach methods. The organization plans to collaborate with other Republican groups…

The Independent UK

Trump’s support among Republicans falls to its lowest mark on record, poll reveals

The Trump administration continues to struggle with an unpopular war in Iran and stubborn inflation eroding Americans’ purchasing power

The Independent UK

Blanche confirmation delayed over GOP demands on ‘slush fund’

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