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In an emotional opening statement during Blanche’s confirmation hearing, Jennifer Bos said the administration should focus on illegal immigration, sanctuary policies, the fentanyl crisis and “cashless bail.” The Justice Department’s role in the nomination process remains subject to the Senate’s proceedings.
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Trump previewed the remarks by saying, “Without free and fair elections, you don't have a country,” ahead of a primetime speech centered on election integrity.
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Trump dismissed the newly selected U.S. attorney for the Western District of Washington shortly after judges unanimously confirmed the appointment, escalating a dispute over how quickly the White House moves to fill the office and how courts control the selection process.
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Sen. Thom Tillis set a condition for the Senate Judiciary Committee vote on President Donald Trump’s attorney general nominee, saying he expects Blanche to meet with people who survived the crimes of Jeffrey Epstein.
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A Senate resolution urged that FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried not receive a presidential pardon, following his early-June request to the Trump administration, The Hill reported July 16.
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Two human-rights advocacy groups filed a lawsuit in federal court seeking to stop sanctions imposed by the Trump administration on the International Criminal Court, arguing the designations have deterred or “chilled” their ability to carry out work related to Palestine.
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Tillis, a senior Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee, told reporters he has a prerequisite for supporting Todd Blanche’s move from acting attorney general to the permanent post.
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Leavitt will hold an on-camera briefing as President Donald Trump prepares for a primetime speech expected to touch on election integrity and voting technology, with the White House also facing questions about the administration’s Iran policy backdrop.
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Former Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb, endorsed by President Donald Trump, faces a competitive Republican primary in Arizona’s 5th District as his opponent highlights allegations of sexual improprieties and abuse of power.
