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The Latest: US and Iran trade strikes as hopes dim for a quick resolution

Back-and-and-forth missile strikes between the U.S. and Iran are dimming hopes for a deal to end the war as more countries are drawn in

The Independent UK

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…

Roll Call

Republicans and Democrats Unite Against Ghislaine Maxwell Clemency in Rare Senate Vote

The US Senate unanimously passed a resolution opposing clemency for Ghislaine Maxwell, signalling bipartisan disapproval of any presidential pardon for the convicted sex trafficker.

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US Senate unanimously opposes Presidential pardon for Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell

The US Senate unanimously approved a resolution on Wednesday opposing any presidential pardon or other form of executive clemency for Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted associate of the late financier Jeffrey Epstein who is serving a 20-year prison sentence for sex trafficking offences, according to The New York Post.

The Times of India

Senate’s latest effort to halt Trump’s Iran hostilities fails in 49-50 vote as some Republicans side with Democrats – as it happened

Republicans senators Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski and Rand Paul voted in favor of the motion to prevent Trump from continuing hostilities against Iran. This blog is now closed.

The Guardian - US

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.

Euronews

US uses dormant court to seek deportation of Afghan woman accused of aiding terror plot

An Afghan woman accused of supporting an Islamic State-inspired attack in the U.S. on Election Day in 2024 is the first person facing deportation through the Trump administration’s use of an obscure court that remained dormant for 30 years

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Blanche confirmation delayed over GOP demands on ‘slush fund’

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The Independent UK

Blanche nomination on hold as White House stand-off with GOP senators deepens

Cornyn, Tillis lead latest Senate revolt against Trump’s demands

The Independent UK

Records Show the Government Illegally Surveilled James Comey and Confirm the Absurdity of Its Case Against Him

The Secret Service asserted a nonexistent "emergency" to track Comey's cellphone, and the FBI's evidence falls far short of proving his seashell picture was a crime.

Reason

Senate unanimously passes resolution opposing pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell

Longtime Epstein associate serving 20-year sentence for sex-trafficking crimes has exhausted series of appeals

The Guardian - US

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

The Independent UK

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.

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The Guardian - US

Trump’s pick for US attorney general Todd Blanche in jeopardy as vote postponed

Republican John Cornyn says he will not back nomination without written confirmation $1.8bn slush fund is dead

Roll Call

Senate panel postpones Blanche attorney general vote

The Senate Judiciary Committee will punt its vote on Todd Blanche’s bid to permanently head the Justice Department, after GOP holdouts on the panel said they weren’t satisfied. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, wants to nail down changes to a controversial settlement that created a $1.8 billion “weaponization” compensation fund before…

The Independent UK

Investigators in Comey seashells case omitted key facts and distorted others, defense lawyers allege

Federal officials involved in the prosecution of James Comey misled judges, submitted false statements and withheld key facts during the course of the investigation

The Independent UK

James Comey explains why he should not be charged with threatening Trump’s life in new ‘8647’ case filing

Lawyers say DOJ’s politically charged case over a prominent critic’s seashells photo imperils First Amendment rights

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The Guardian - US

Blanche-led DoJ likely to derail Epstein survivors’ pursuit of justice, experts say

Lawyers predict ‘more suppression and no active investigations’ but victims’ groups determined to continue fight

International Business Times UK

Trump DOJ Ordered to Hand Over Unredacted Epstein Files After Federal Judge Rejects Sweeping Redactions

A federal judge has ordered the DOJ to release unredacted Epstein files, challenging the Trump administration's secrecy. The ruling highlights legal violations and sets up a potential appeal.

The Independent UK

Why a Trump ally’s ‘criminal’ case against Jack Smith is going to fall apart

ANALYSIS: Jim Jordan accuses the former special counsel of misleading members of Congress in a referral that Democrats say ‘will get laughed out of court,’ Alex Woodward writes

The Independent UK

Senate will pass Trump’s pick to replace Tulsi Gabbard ... for all the wrong reasons

ANALYSIS: The ‘YOLO’ Republicans have a standard: No J6 supporters, writes John Bowden. So why doesn’t that extend to nominees who are wishy-washy about 2020?

The Guardian - US

Republican-controlled committee refers former Trump prosecutor Jack Smith for criminal investigation

Committee accused of trying to ‘weaponize’ justice system via ‘laughably weak and vindictive criminal referral’

International Business Times UK

Todd Blanche Begs Judge for Mercy as $1,000-a-Day Epstein Files Fine Looms

Todd Blanche fights a $1,000-a-day fine as a judge demands answers over redacted Epstein files, FBI notes and emails referencing a 'torture video'.

The Independent UK

He was fired by the White House right after being sworn in. Now a top federal prosecutor is suing

The top federal prosecutor in Seattle who was fired last week less than an hour after being sworn in is suing the government over his termination

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