Nation Aug 13 AP report: Luigi Mangione expected to plead guilty in federal case over CEO killing Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty as early as Friday in the federal case accusing him of stalking and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
Nation Aug 12 WATCH: AG Blanche announces charges over green card scheme involving 'sham' marriages The Department of Justice has charged nearly a dozen people with participating in a multimillion-dollar scheme to help hundreds of Chinese nationals fraudulently obtain green cards through sham marriages to U.S. citizens, officials said Wednesday.
Politics Aug 10 Todd Blanche sworn in as attorney general after bruising confirmation battle With the confirmation fight behind him, Blanche now faces the challenge of having to navigate the demands of a president who has made no secret his desire to use the law enforcement agency to target his political foes.
Politics Aug 08 Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as Trump's attorney general in overnight vote The Republican-led Senate voted 50-49 to make Blanche the second confirmed attorney general since Trump returned to the White House last year with a stated desire to use the law enforcement agency to investigate his political enemies.
Politics Aug 07 WATCH: Sen. Cassidy says he'll vote to confirm Todd Blanche for attorney general Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy said Friday he will back Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general, likely paving the way for Blanche to be confirmed to lead President Donald Trump's Justice Department.
Politics Aug 07 Blanche's attorney general confirmation is in doubt as GOP Sen. Murkowski opposes his nomination Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski said Friday she will oppose Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general, narrowing the confirmation path for President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Justice Department.
Politics Aug 05 Judge criticizes Trump's Justice Department as he says he has no choice but to dismiss Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy case The move Tuesday closes the book on the Jan. 6 cases that were wiped out with Republican President Donald Trump's sweeping pardons and commutations last year, freeing from prison people convicted of violent of assaults on police and other crimes.
Politics Aug 04 WATCH: Senate Judiciary Committee clears Blanche nomination for attorney general The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 12-10 along party lines in support of the nomination of President Donald Trump’s former personal attorney, who has aggressively pushed the Republican administration’s priorities since taking over from Pam Bondi in April.
Politics Aug 03 GOP holdouts say they will back Blanche's AG bid after striking deal over 'anti-weaponization fund' Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has issued a formal order terminating President Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” to compensate his political allies.
Politics Jul 30 Trump says he may temporarily pull Blanche's nomination for attorney general as Republicans seek concessions President Donald Trump said Thursday he may pull acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general, looking to avoid concessions to holdout Republicans.