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US Senate narrowly confirms Trump loyalist Todd Blanche as attorney general

The US Senate on Saturday voted 50-49 to confirm President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Todd Blanche as the country's attorney general. Blanche was serving as the top US law enforcement officer in an acting capacity after Trump fired another loyalist, Pam Bondi. His confirmation caps one of the most…

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Todd Blanche confirmed by Senate as attorney general

The Senate on Saturday approved acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to permanently lead the Department of Justice after a high-drama confirmation process. The 50-49 vote to confirm Blanche fell mostly along party lines, with two Republicans breaking ranks to oppose him. Sens. Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of…

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Trump's ex-lawyer all set for confirmation as US attorney general

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Todd Blanche was set for confirmation Friday as US attorney general after Senate Republicans shrugged off Democratic concerns over politicization of the Justice Department.

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US Demands Formal Extradition of Church Leader Apollo Quiboloy Over Federal Sex Trafficking Raps

The US has requested the extradition of Apollo Quiboloy from the Philippines to face federal charges related to alleged sex trafficking, complicating his existing legal troubles in the Philippines

International Business Times UK

Trump's AG pick takes aim at abortion

Todd Blanche has repeatedly expressed openness to restrictions on medication abortion

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State of New Mexico sues Justice Department and Todd Blanche, saying they blocked its Epstein probe

The state of New Mexico has sued the Department of Justice and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, saying the federal government has blocked it from carrying out its own investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's sex crimes

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Leaked Audio Exposes Todd Blanche's Abortion Plan as Trump's AG Nominee Promises 'Permanent Victory'

A leaked recording of Todd Blanche, Trump's DOJ nominee, reveals plans to make the Dobbs decision permanent, intensifying debate over abortion access during his Senate confirmation.

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Todd Blanche pledges to make abortion access restrictions ‘permanent’

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Trump’s contentious AG pick Todd Blanche promises faith leaders he’s working to roll back abortion access ‘in every state’

‘We don’t have complete victory yet, but we will have victory, and victory will be soon, and it will be permanent,’ Blanche said during a conference call

The Independent UK

Cornyn reaches deal to scrap DOJ anti-weaponization fund, ending Blanche standoff

Cornyn said he will vote to advance Todd Blanche’s nomination after the acting attorney general formally rescinded the fund and clarified the scope of a tax audit shield for President Trump and his circle.

The Texas Tribune

Todd Blanche has agreed to put in writing that Trump ‘weaponization fund’ is dead, holdout GOP senator says

The statement all but guarantees that Blanche will be confirmed as attorney general this week

The Independent UK

Top Republican squirms over whether Trump’s $1.8B ‘slush fund’ is dead or not

Jim Jordan expresses tacit support for fund that has many Senate Republicans in revolt against the White House

The Independent UK

'AOC Will Be Next President': Andrew Tate Lawyer Issues Scathing Midterm Election Warning to Trump

Andrew Tate's lawyer warns Trump risks losing young male voters if he doesn't intervene in the Tate brothers' extradition case, potentially impacting Republicans in the 2026 midterm elections.

International Business Times UK

Iowa Puppy Mill Owner Avoids Charges After 32 Neglected Dogs That 'Suffered Needlessly' Were Seized

An Iowa dog breeder avoided criminal charges after 32 neglected dogs were seized. Authorities cited insufficient evidence for prosecution, while civil enforcement under the Animal Welfare Act continues

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Judges slam Trump's "unethical" DOJ

Federal judges have criticized the administration's prosecutors in hundreds of cases since Trump took office

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John Cornyn’s unmet demands imperil Trump’s U.S. attorney general nomination

Texas’ outgoing senator has insisted on written assurance that President Trump’s “anti-weaponization fund” is dead as a condition for voting to advance Todd Blanche’s nomination.

The Independent UK

Republicans want to hold Fauci in contempt for invoking the Fifth. Can they do that?

Rand Paul wants the top doc to face ‘consequences’ for refusing to testify

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New Biden audio revives classified documents controversy

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The Independent UK

Biden admits finding ‘classified stuff downstairs’ in newly released audio tapes

Biden heard on recordings made by ghostwriter a decade ago that have now been made public by the Oversight Project, after lengthy freedom of information battle

International Business Times UK

'He's a Communist': Trump Lashes Out at Man Who Called Him a 'Paedophile Protector' at Rally

During a Michigan rally, Trump faced a heckler's 'paedophile protector' accusation, responding by calling the protester a 'Communist,' sparking mixed reactions and social media debate.

The Guardian - US

US justice department dismisses charges against California union leader

David Huerta was arrested while protesting against an ICE operation during crackdown in Los Angeles

Benzinga

Trump’s Election Integrity Push Faces New Setback as Appeals Court Blocks Voting Order, Says President Lacks Power to 'Intimidate Local Election Officials'

A federal appeals court dealt President Donald Trump a legal setback by leaving in place an injunction that blocks key provisions of his executive order aimed at tightening oversight of mail-in voting before the upcoming midterm elections.

International Business Times UK

'Reacher' Star Alan Ritchson Calls Trump a 'F***ing Rapist' in Explosive Epstein Files Rant

Actor Alan Ritchson criticised President Trump in a podcast, demanding the release of Epstein files. His comments sparked online debate, highlighting public frustration over the lack of transparency.

The Guardian - US

Trump administration drive to seize election powers sparking ‘chaos’ despite pushback

US courts, state officials and Democrats warn that moves are endangering voting rights and the rule of law

The Times of India

Pakistani man to be deported out of US for immigration fraud; used three names to become a citizen in 2009

Pakistani-origin man Murtaza Ali is set to be deported from the US as the Department of Justice filed a denaturalization plea against him after he pleaded guilty to the fraud that he committed to get immigration benefits.

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