Politics Oct 16 DOJ says California officials who process ballots from suspected noncitizens risk prosecution By Eric Tucker, Associated Press
Politics Oct 15 Trump administration sues California to block counting of alleged noncitizen mail ballots The Trump administration sued California election officials Thursday, asking a judge to bar the state from counting mail-in ballots for next month's midterm elections from people the federal government has identified as “likely” noncitizens until their status can be confirmed. By Alanna Durkin Richer, Sophie Austin, Safiyah Riddle, Associated Press
Politics Sep 21 Trump's 'grand conspiracy' probe presses on with subpoenas after the lead prosecutor's exit Investigators face not only legal hurdles and personnel upheaval but an impatient White House after more than a year of fits and starts. By Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press
Nation Aug 25 Federal judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's 'miscarriage of justice' claim and bid for prison release Claims by Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend and longtime associate Ghislaine Maxwell that her sex trafficking conviction was a “complete miscarriage of justice” were rejected Tuesday by a federal judge who said her assertions were based on “speculation, distortions, and/or outright… By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press
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. By Alanna Durkin Richer, Bill Barrow, Associated Press
Aug 05 State of New Mexico sues Justice Department and Todd Blanche, saying they blocked its Epstein probe By Savannah Peters, Associated Press The state of New Mexico sued the Department of Justice and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Wednesday, saying the federal government blocked the state's ability to investigate the sex crimes of financier Jeffrey Epstein at a ranch there. Continue reading
Jul 30 Trump says he may temporarily pull Blanche's nomination for attorney general as Republicans seek concessions By Michelle L. Price, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
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 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 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