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South Dakota Can't Stop Website From Informing Women About Abortion Pills

And it can't ban a former state lawmaker from wearing a sweatshirt that advertises that website, either.

Reason

Epstein Survivor Accuses Trump's AG Todd Blanche of Dismissing Calls for Further Epstein Investigation

Epstein survivor Jess Michaels accuses acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche of dismissing victims' appeals for further investigation, alleging 'gaslighting' during a meeting.

International Business Times UK

The trouble with Trump’s latest nominees lies in one word: integrity

As Todd Blanche, Erica Schwartz and Jay Clayton face the Senate, a fundamental disconnect becomes clear

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FBI Told to Stop Investigating ICE After Patel Halted Renee Good Probe, Now ICE Investigates Itself

The FBI will no longer investigate ICE confrontations, shifting responsibility to Homeland Security Investigations. This change raises concerns about accountability and scrutiny of ICE's use of force.

International Business Times UK

Wrapup: Congress’ July sprint off to a stumbling start

Republican leaders laid the groundwork for a final dash to pass partisan legislative priorities before August recess. But if this week was any indication, it won’t be an easy run. First, Washington was struck by the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., on July 11. Moving quickly, South Carolina…

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Photos of the week | July 10-16, 2026

Congress returned from the July Fourth recess this week to the news of Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death. Highlights of the week included confirmation hearings for Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and DNI nominee Jay Clayton, national hot dog day and the start of a new reconciliation process in the House…

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Epstein survivors accuse ‘condescending’ Todd Blanche of gaslighting in meeting held as part of his AG bid

Republican Thom Tillis earlier made meeting with survivors a requisite for his support for Trump’s pick for attorney general

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Epstein survivors attend Todd Blanche’s Senate hearing after acting AG refused to meet them

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Republican senator won’t confirm Todd Blanche unless one condition is met

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The Independent UK

Ex-DoJ lawyer fired by Todd Blanche urges senators to reject nomination

Liz Oyer tells of how she refused to ‘rubber-stamp a political favor’ in gun rights case involving Trump ally Mel Gibson

The Guardian - US

Jeffrey Epstein abuse survivors unleash on Todd Blanche: ‘The audacity to say these lies’

One Epstein survivor bluntly described Blanche’s testimony as ‘bulls***” and described his handling of the matter as ‘disgusting’

The Independent UK

Todd Blanche Describes the Huge, Unprecedented Favors Granted by Trump's IRS 'Settlement' as 'Typical'

During his confirmation hearing, the attorney general nominee repeatedly misrepresented the nature and scope of the sweeping immunity deal he approved.

Reason

TPUSA's Savannah Hernandez Wins Restraining Order Battle Against Minnesota Family Now Facing Federal Charges

Conservative journalist Savanah Hernandez wins a legal battle against the Ostroushko family, who face federal charges for assaulting her. The family's restraining orders were dismissed, highlighting ongoing legal tensions.

International Business Times UK

Todd Blanche to meet with Epstein survivors ‘this afternoon’ after top Republican threatens to block his path to AG

Blanche ‘looks forward to their discussion,’ Justice Department says

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Congress Democrats were on a warpath, and neither Jay Clayton’s ‘job interview’ nor Todd Blanche’s ‘performance evaluation’ impressed

“Isn’t it humiliating to be unable to answer this question?"

Roll Call

Tillis adds a new condition to his vote for Blanche

Sen. Thom Tillis on Thursday set a new condition for his vote to confirm Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche to attorney general: He wants Blanche to meet with Epstein victims first. During the second day of hearings for Blanche’s nomination as attorney general, Tillis, a North Carolina Republican who will…

International Business Times UK

Why Did Trump Fire Roger Rogoff? Court-Appointed Seattle Prosecutor Ousted an Hour After Swearing-In

Why did Trump fire Roger Rogoff? Discover why Seattle's newly sworn-in US attorney was ousted within an hour, and how the unprecedented move sparked a legal battle.

International Business Times UK

Roger Rogoff Fired After 54 Minutes: Inside The Trump Seattle Prosecutor Dismissal

President Trump fired newly appointed U.S. attorney Roger Rogoff in Seattle just 54 minutes after his swearing-in, highlighting tensions between the judiciary and executive over appointment powers.

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The Independent UK

Todd Blanche’s Senate testimony proved one thing — that the Trump weaponization slush fund still isn’t dead

ANALYSIS: Blanche’s admission to John Cornyn proves that Donald Trump can’t get out of his own way when it comes to the Senate, writes John Bowden

The Guardian - US

Democratic senator says Trump speech likely to be more ‘election denialism’ from ‘world’s most famous sore loser’ – as it happened

We’re now closing this blog. Please join us on our new live blog covering Donald Trump’s speech to the nation tonight.

The Times of India

'There were mistakes': Acting US attorney general Blanche grilled over Trump ties and Epstein files

Acting United States attorney general Todd Blanche faced sharp questions from both Republican and Democratic senators during his senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday, as he was seeking permanent appointment as the country's top law enforcement official.

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.

Reason

During His Confirmation Hearing, Todd Blanche Defends Trump's Blatantly Corrupt IRS 'Settlement'

Contradicting a federal judge, the acting attorney general, who blessed that cozy arrangement, insists it was not a product of collusion or self-dealing.

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

The Independent UK

The Latest: Trump says ICE should continue traffic stops despite new policy to halt them

President Donald Trump says Immigration and Customs Enforcement should continue traffic stops after two deadly shootings within a week, seeming to contradict a new policy to halt them

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