New Mexico sues DOJ over Epstein delays The lawsuit accuses Todd Blanche and the DOJ of perpetuating “that disgrace” of failing to investigate Epstein Salon · Aug 5
Todd Blanche for Attorney General? Rescinding the egregious Slush Fund Order should not obscure the fact that Blanche was a central participant in, and possibly the architect of, a scheme to defraud the court and the American taxpayer. The one job he is surely not qualified for is the one he now seeks. Reason · Aug 5
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 The Independent UK · Aug 5
Trump is pioneering the role of commentator-in-chief when issues grow thorny The president is constantly assigning motives, identifying heroes and villains, and telling his audience what to think The Guardian - US · Aug 5
New Mexico sues justice department for ‘stonewalling’ Epstein investigation Filing by attorney general Raúl Torrez comes after DoJ appears to have ignored deadline for key Epstein ranch files The Guardian - US · Aug 5
Progressive Michigan Plus: Youth leftist organizer wins in Michigan, Mamdani vs. business, George R.R. Martin struggles to finish Game of Thrones, and more... Reason · Aug 5
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. International Business Times UK · Aug 5
Todd Blanche pledges to make abortion access restrictions ‘permanent’ IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 4
Democratic senator blasts GOP senators over advancing Todd Blanche’s AG nomination IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 4
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 · Aug 4
‘He is about Trump and not the truth’: Senator lays bare what Americans can expect from Todd Blanche as attorney general Cory Booker savages former holdout Republicans for giving up their resistance to having president’s personal attorney as nation’s top law enforcement official The Independent UK · Aug 4
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 · Aug 4
Todd Blanche clears critical confirmation hurdle but one question remains IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 4
Senate advances Todd Blanche to be Trump’s attorney general despite ‘weaponization,’ Epstein and abortion concerns Todd Blanche passes on party-line vote after winning over Republican skeptics John Cornyn and. Thom Tillis in last-minute deal The Independent UK · Aug 4
The Guardian - US · Aug 4 Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination will advance to full US Senate vote Blanche, formerly Trump’s personal lawyer, confirmed in writing that $1.8bn slush fund for president’s allies was dead
Reason · Aug 4 Blame Game Plus: Surveillance for babies, using endowments to keep lights on, and more...
International Business Times UK · Aug 4 Special Privilege Revealed as IRS Halts Decades of Mandatory Presidential Tax Audits Exclusively for Trump A settlement barring IRS audits of Trump's past tax filings remains largely intact despite legal challenges and political opposition, highlighting unprecedented legal and political implications.
Roll Call · Aug 4 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…
The Guardian - UK · Aug 4 First Thing: Trump chastises oil companies for ‘making too much money’ from his Iran war US president takes aim at profits as oil companies worldwide benefit from US-Iran conflict
The Guardian - US · Aug 4 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 Times of India · Aug 4 Indian-origin man among 25 facing US citizenship revocation over alleged fraud An Indian-origin man is among 25 naturalised US citizens facing proceedings to revoke their American citizenship over allegations including identity fraud, attempted murder, child sexual abuse and other serious offences, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced.
The Economic Times · Aug 4 Indian-origin man among 25 individuals at risk of losing US citizenship due to alleged criminal activities US authorities are revoking citizenship for twenty-five individuals due to alleged fraudulent actions. An Indian-origin man is among those facing denaturalization proceedings for identity fraud. These cases involve serious allegations such as attempted murder and child sexual abuse. The Justice Department initiated the largest coordinated denaturalization effort in its history.…
Benzinga · Aug 4 Elizabeth Warren Accuses Senate GOP Of Shielding Trump Family From Tax Audits: 'Republicans Are Caving On A Deal' Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Monday accused Senate Republicans of preserving tax audit protections for President Donald Trump and his family after reaching a deal with the Justice Department to rescind a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund.
The Independent UK · Aug 4 Todd Blanche’s last-ditch effort to save AG confirmation draws scrutiny IN FULL
The Independent UK · Aug 3 Todd Blanche’s deal to end Trump’s ‘weaponization’ fund is ‘laughably flimsy,’ Democrats and legal experts say Critics say the latest language raises more questions about Trump’s IRS shield and could open the door for slush funds in the future