Jul 16 WATCH: Jennifer Bos makes emotional opening statement about daughter's death in Blanche confirmation hearing By Erica R. Hendry "Illegal immigration, sanctuary policies, the fentanyl crisis and cashless bail. I'm so grateful that the whole of this administration with Todd Blanche leading the DOJ has prioritized all four of these issues," Bos said. Continue reading
Jul 16 Trump immediately fires the new court-appointed top prosecutor in Seattle By Gene Johnson, Associated Press President Donald Trump fired the new top U.S. prosecutor in Seattle on Wednesday less than an hour after the attorney was unanimously appointed by the federal judges in the district, highlighting tensions between the courts and the president over the… Continue reading
Jul 16 WATCH: Tillis says he won't vote to confirm Blanche unless nominee meets with Epstein survivors By Maria Ramirez Uribe To clear the committee, attorney general nominee Todd Blanche needs the support of all Republicans. Continue reading
Jul 16 Trump is taking longer to approve disaster aid and denying Democratic states more frequently By David A. Lieb, M.K. Wildeman, Associated Press When major disasters strike, Americans are routinely waiting weeks — or even months — to receive presidential approval for aid. And if they live in a state that didn't support President Donald Trump, chances are greater that aid will be… Continue reading
Jul 16 WATCH: Epstein survivor Dani Bensky says Blanche has never responded to them in opening statement By Maria Ramirez Uribe She implored senators on the Judiciary Committee to “think about the girls in these photos” when casting their confirmation votes for attorney general nominee Todd Blanche. Continue reading
Jul 16 Trump officials want to make testosterone drugs easier to prescribe. Is that a good idea? By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press Officials under President Donald Trump want to make it easier for men to get a prescription for testosterone, the latest shift in a decades-long debate over the benefits and risks of replacing the hormone that affects sex drive, mood and… Continue reading
Jul 16 WATCH: Karoline Leavitt returns for White House briefing as Trump readies primetime speech By Associated Press President Donald Trump has said he will discuss topics including elections and voting machines. Continue reading
Jul 16 New York Times files motion to quash subpoenas served on journalists over Air Force One coverage By Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker, Associated Press The New York Times on Wednesday filed a motion to quash subpoenas that the Justice Department served on journalists who reported on security concerns involving the new, Qatari-gifted Air Force One, teeing up a significant court fight pitting press freedom… Continue reading
Jul 16 Trump is expected to make election conspiracies a focus of his national address By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press President Donald Trump is set to address the nation on Thursday night on topics he said will include elections and voting machines, suggesting he is likely to revisit some of the unproven claims he has previously made about Republican losses,… Continue reading
Jul 16 WATCH: Epstein survivor, fired DOJ pardon attorney testify at Blanche confirmation hearing By Alanna Durkin Richer, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press A Republican senator whose vote Todd Blanche needs to advance his nomination as attorney general suggested Thursday that his support hinges on Blanche first meeting with Jeffrey Epstein's accusers. Continue reading