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Trump’s former personal lawyer Todd Blanche confirmed as US attorney general by one vote in Senate

Vote followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that exposed deep concerns from Republicans as well as Democrats

The Independent UK

Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as Trump's attorney general in overnight vote

US Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as Attorney General early Saturday morning. This confirmation followed a contentious confirmation fight in the Republican-led Senate. Blanche, a former personal attorney for President Donald Trump, secured the position by a narrow margin. His confirmation allows him to pursue the administration's agenda more aggressively. Concerns…

The Economic Times

Todd Blanche’s confirmation in doubt again amid more GOP opposition

Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski has announced her opposition to Todd Blanche ’s nomination as Attorney General , citing concerns over the Justice Department's handling of Jeffrey Epstein-related files, a tax audit immunity deal for Trump, and a proposed $1.8 billion fund. Murkowski's decision, following Sen. Susan Collins's opposition, significantly narrows…

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Todd Blanche Clears Key Hurdle To Become The Next AG After Backtracking On 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund

The Senate Judiciary Committee approved Todd Blanche's nomination to be the next attorney general after getting assurances that the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund is dead.

International Business Times

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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House committee launches investigation into Republican lawmaker amid domestic abuse allegations – as it happened

Max Miller says he has ‘nothing to hide’ amid domestic abuse allegations made against him by his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, daughter of Republican Ohio senator Bernie Moreno

The Guardian - US

‘Shall have no force or effect’: Acting AG Blanche defies Trump to protect his nomination and gives in to GOP demands over Anti-Weaponization fund

He has won over the veteran lawmakers.

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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

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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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

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.”

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Trump says he will pull Blanche’s attorney general nomination until Cornyn leaves office

The president suggested Cornyn was holding up Todd Blanche’s nomination because he endorsed Ken Paxton over the senior senator. Cornyn said it has nothing to do with their political history.

The Texas Tribune

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.

Reason

US Senate delays vote on Todd Blanche''s attorney general nomination demanding clarity on Trump's IRS lawsuit

The US Department of Justice said in a statement after the vote was postponed that it remains ready to work productively with senators Cornyn and Tillis to advance Blanche’s confirmation.

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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

The Independent UK

Epstein victims claim AG nominee Todd Blanche told them to ‘get to the point’ during face-to-face

Blanche met with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse earlier this month after a Republican senator called for it

International Business Times UK

Todd Blanche Under Fire for Blocking Judge-Ordered Unredacted Epstein Drug Trafficking Files

A federal judge accuses Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche of violating a court order to release unredacted Epstein files, intensifying scrutiny over his nomination and DOJ's transparency claims.

The Independent UK

Todd Blanche says he’s not Trump’s lawyer. The senators in charge of his future aren’t convinced

ANALYSIS: The president’s former criminal defense attorney faces a high-stakes loyalty test pitting his ‘love’ for Trump against the rule of law. Congress doesn’t know who to believe, Alex Woodward writes

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Todd Blanche faces grilling over Epstein files, Trump ties and Jan 6

Todd Blanche is heading into a high-stakes test this week in his bid to become attorney general, with key Republicans still undecided about whether to back his nomination

Roll Call

AI deepfakes bill advanced by Senate Judiciary Committee

Unauthorized deepfake images generated by artificial intelligence would need to be removed from online platforms if they weren’t licensed by the person portrayed, under a bill the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced on Thursday. The bill, which was approved by voice vote, would give individuals an intellectual property right to their…

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Cornyn, Tillis could create ‘wild card situation’ on Judiciary

Sen. John Cornyn’s loss to Trump-backed Ken Paxton in a primary last week means the Senate Judiciary Committee will have two Republican members who may feel less obligated to stick with President Donald Trump. Cornyn, R-Texas, joins Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., as Judiciary Committee members no longer facing reelection. Tillis…

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Funds to combat child exploitation added to reconciliation bill

The Homeland Security Department would get a new influx of funding to investigate child exploitation cases, including to identify victims of sexual abuse material online, under the GOP budget reconciliation bill. The $108.5 million added in a substitute amendment Tuesday would support hiring additional investigators and forensic analysts within the department.…

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Social media CEOs called to Senate Judiciary hearing

The Senate Judiciary Committee has called on the executives of major social media companies to testify before the panel next month regarding child online safety. Chairman Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, sent letters to the heads of Meta, Google, Snap and TikTok earlier this month seeking attendance at a hearing on…

The Guardian - US

South Carolina Republicans defy Trump’s demands for redistricting

Republican leader acknowledges ‘likely consequences’ for resisting US president’s demands to redraw map

The Guardian - US

Senate Republicans propose package including $1bn that could go to Trump ballroom

New immigration enforcement package could fund security of $400m ‘East Wing modernization project’

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