Aug 03 Watch 4:58 Blanche wins support from GOP holdouts after vowing to scrap 'anti-weaponization fund' By Amna Nawaz, Ali Rogin Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche cleared a major hurdle in his push to permanently lead the Department of Justice. He reached a deal with two GOP senators who had said they would block his nomination. Blanche put into writing that… Continue watching
Jul 31 Justice Department drops criminal case against Olympian over damaged Reflecting Pool By Eric Tucker, Associated Press Government lawyers said in a 20-page court filing that information provided since the indictment of David Hearn shows that the damage was the result of a “flawed installation by the contractor” as well as “the rush to complete the project… Continue reading
Jul 30 Watch 5:55 Blanche's AG nomination on hold over opposition to DOJ's 'anti-weaponization fund' By Geoff Bennett, Ali Schmitz, Kyle Midura Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination to lead the Department of Justice full-time is in limbo. Two Republican senators, John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina, say they will oppose Blanche’s nomination unless the DOJ kills a… Continue watching
Jul 29 Blanche's nomination delayed as Cornyn, Tillis seek assurances on Trump-IRS settlement By Alanna Durkin Richer, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Todd Blanche’s nomination to become attorney general stalled Wednesday as lawmakers scrapped a planned committee vote after key Republicans demanded more assurances about the settlement of President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service. Continue reading
Jul 27 Trump administration urges Supreme Court to allow order targeting mail-in voting before midterms By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Monday to clear the way for an executive order from President Donald Trump that could dramatically change mail-in voting. Continue reading
Jul 27 Comey says seashells post was political speech, not a threat, as he presses judge to dismiss charges By Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker, Associated Press Former FBI Director James Comey is urging a judge to throw out federal charges against him. Continue reading
Jul 22 Watch 6:46 'This is about the rule of law': U.S. attorney fired by Trump sues to overturn dismissal By Ali Rogin, Ali Schmitz A U.S. attorney in Washington state who was fired by the Trump administration is suing the government over his dismissal. Roger Rogoff was sworn in after a panel of judges unanimously selected him. Less than an hour later, he was… Continue watching
Jul 21 Watch 7:14 Epstein survivor criticizes Blanche, calls meeting 'a performative move' By Ali Rogin, Ali Schmitz The Senate is weighing President Trump's nomination of Todd Blanche to lead the Department of Justice as questions continue over the administration's handling of investigations into Jeffrey Epstein. It comes days after Blanche met privately with several survivors of Epstein's… Continue watching
Jul 19 Justice Department activates untested court for 'alien terrorist' deportations By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The Alien Terrorist Removal Court was established in 1996 but had never received a petition until this past Wednesday. Continue reading
Jul 17 Blanche meets with Epstein accusers after demand from Republican senator crucial to confirmation By Alanna Durkin, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche met Thursday with accusers of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein following the demand by a Republican senator whose support is crucial to advancing his nomination to lead the Justice Department. Continue reading