Todd Blanche’s First Weeks Put DOJ Independence Under Scrutiny
Todd Blanche’s narrow confirmation and early Justice Department actions are testing how presidential control will coexist with prosecutorial independence.
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Idaho could receive up to $127.7 million under proposed Meta settlement
Idaho’s announced share ranges from $89.2 million to $127.7 million, but the court-filed payment table lists $122.4 million as the maximum of its guaranteed and contingent installments. Court approval and Idaho’s consent judgment are still required.
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Arkansas Could Receive About $172.5 Million From Approved Meta Child-Safety Settlement
Arkansas is expected to receive about $172.5 million from Meta’s approved multistate settlement, but payment timing, state spending and platform rollout details remain ahead.
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Vermont’s proposed $92.7 million Meta settlement awaits court approval
Vermont would receive $92.7 million from Meta under a proposed settlement that would add new limits and safety controls for users under 18. Court approval is still required, and lawmakers would decide how the money is spent.
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New Jersey’s $545.9 Million Meta Settlement Is Not a Check to Families
New Jersey is guaranteed $545,905,959 under a proposed Meta settlement, paid over 10 years through the attorney general’s office. Additional money is possible, but court approval is still pending.
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Senate confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general in 50-49 vote
The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general early Aug. 8, ending his service as acting attorney general after a narrow and contentious confirmation fight.
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Senate Panel Advances Todd Blanche’s Attorney General Nomination Amid DOJ Accountability Questions
A Senate panel advanced Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination on Aug. 4, while questions remain over a rescinded $1.8 billion fund and an expired legal-services contract.
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Senate Judiciary Committee Holds Hearing on Todd Blanche’s Attorney General Nomination
The Senate Judiciary Committee held a nomination hearing for Todd Blanche on August 5, 2026, beginning a formal step toward further consideration of his bid to lead the Justice Department.
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Senate Judiciary Vote on Todd Blanche Faces IRS Settlement Dispute
The Senate Judiciary Committee set an August 4 vote on Todd Blanche after Sens. Cornyn and Tillis sought written assurances about a disputed IRS settlement.
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Oklahoma AG demands delayed roof-claims report by July 31
Attorney General Gentner Drummond asked Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready to release Oklahoma’s delayed roof-claims examination, findings and workpapers by July 31.
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Nevada Medicaid prepares for 2027 work requirements and six-month renewals
Nevada plans September notices to about 280,000 Medicaid expansion members before a January 1, 2027 federal work requirement, while exemptions and a lawsuit could change implementation.
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Arkansas to Receive $431,937 From 23andMe Settlement; Consumer Claims Are Separate
Arkansas will receive $431,937 from a 23andMe state settlement, but affected residents must look to a separate court process for any personal recovery.
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Rhode Island Co-Leads Lawsuit Challenging FEMA Grant Conditions
Rhode Island is challenging FEMA and DHS conditions that could put more than $4.3 million in annual homeland-security grants at risk if states do not adopt disputed election and immigration-enforcement requirements.
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New York tells 12 agencies to unwind ICE 287(g) agreements by Aug. 25
The attorney general’s office gave 12 local agencies until Aug. 14 to report the status of their ICE agreements and steps toward termination before the agreements become void and unenforceable Aug. 25.
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Louisiana AG Liz Murrill’s Criminal Charges Were Dismissed. What Happens Next?
All 16 felony charges against Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill were dismissed July 22, but the dispute over New Orleans courts is not over.