Jul 14 Watch 7:43 The unconventional career of attorney general nominee Todd Blanche By Ali Rogin, Jonah Anderson Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will sit before a Senate panel for his hearing to be confirmed in that role permanently. It comes after he's been involved in a number of high-profile, controversial decisions, including investigations, indictments and the rollout… Continue watching
Jul 14 WATCH: Todd Blanche testifies in confirmation hearing for attorney general Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the Justice Department's handling of the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files, telling his confirmation hearing Wednesday that though “mistakes were made,” the disclosure of the documents was an exercise in unprecedented transparency. Continue reading
Jul 14 WATCH: Senate Democrats block $1 trillion annual defense bill in protest over Iran war By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer announced his opposition and other key Democrats said they could not support the annual bill, known as the National Defense Authorization Act, as President Donald Trump's war against Iran drags into a fifth month with no clear endgame… Continue reading
Jul 14 WATCH: Trump says he's reversing course on Strait of Hormuz fees because Gulf states will invest in U.S. By Associated Press The president explained his thinking in backing away from a 20% toll on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz, saying he was called by “kings and emirs” and other leaders who suggested an alternate arrangement. Continue reading
Jul 14 Trump administration orders ICE to suspend most vehicle stops after deadly shootings By Patrick Whittle, Jack Brook, Rebecca Santana, Mike Sisak, Associated Press The suspension is not absolute and there's room for exceptions when executing a criminal warrant or working with partner agencies. Continue reading
Jul 14 WATCH: Trump says FBI is 'wasting their time' if agency is investigating Sen. Graham's death By Associated Press President Donald Trump said he doesn’t know why the FBI is looking into Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death. Continue reading
Jul 14 WATCH: Darline Graham sworn in as senator after her brother's death By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Darline Graham, the sister of the late South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, was sworn in by the Senate on Tuesday afternoon — filling the seat just three days after her brother’s death. Continue reading
Jul 14 E. Jean Carroll has been paid $5.8 million, three years after Trump sex abuse and defamation verdict By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press President Donald Trump's lawyers have vowed to continue appealing. Continue reading
Jul 14 Aging politicians face questions over health transparency after Graham's death By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Graham’s death and the 84-year-old McConnell’s hospitalization come amid a reckoning about the nation’s aging leaders. Sen. John Cornyn says more health transparency may be needed. Continue reading
Jul 14 Inflation cools more than expected in June as gas costs fall and underlying prices ease By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Tuesday's report likely reduces pressure on the Fed to boost its short-term interest rate to combat inflation. Continue reading