Todd Blanche sworn in after narrow Senate confirmation
Todd Blanche was sworn in as attorney general after a 50-49 Senate vote, putting Trump’s former lawyer atop DOJ as scrutiny of its independence intensifies.
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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 nomination to lead Justice Department
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 12-10 along party lines to advance Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general, moving President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer toward consideration by the full Senate.
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Senate Judiciary panel advances Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 12–10 to advance Todd Blanche’s nomination, as senators questioned assurances tied to a proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund.
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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A Senate panel advanced Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination on Aug. 4, while questions remain over a rescinded $1.8 billion fund and an expired legal-services contract.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Senate Panel Advances Todd Blanche Nomination as Questions Persist Over Rescinded $1.8 Billion Fund
A Senate panel advanced Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general after he rescinded a proposed $1.8 billion fund for President Donald Trump’s political allies. The development also included reporting that a federal contract with nearly 100 legal groups expired after more than six months of nonpayment.
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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 panel advances Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination amid disputes over Trump administration fund
The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced Todd Blanche’s nomination on Aug. 4, sending it toward a possible full-Senate vote as lawmakers approached the August recess.
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New Mexico sues Justice Department over alleged obstruction of Epstein investigation
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez filed a federal lawsuit alleging that the Justice Department blocked or delayed the state’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and related matters.
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Senate panel advances Blanche nomination after DOJ drops $1.8B fund
The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination after DOJ said its proposed $1.8 billion fund would not proceed.
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Alaska announces $180 million federal settlement tied to Port of Alaska project
Alaska will receive $180 million under a federal settlement resolving decades-old litigation over a failed Port of Alaska project, Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced July 7, 2026.
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Trump Fund Threat Puts Todd Blanche Confirmation at Risk
Trump’s threat to revive a $1.776 billion fund has reopened the fight over Todd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general before an August 4 vote.
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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.