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Blanche DOJ Fight
15 chapters · 452 articles · Jul 30 – Aug 17
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Todd Blanche Declines DOJ PledgeTodd Blanche refused to promise independence from Trump on prosecutions. · 27 articles
Aug 11
Todd Blanche Sworn InTrump's former personal lawyer formally takes the reins at the Justice Department. · 18 articles
Aug 10
Senate Confirms Todd BlancheThe GOP-led Senate approved Todd Blanche for attorney general after a tight overnight vote. · 22 articles
Aug 9
Senate Confirms Blanche 50-49The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general 50-49 over both parties' defectors. · 81 articles
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Aug 8
Todd Blanche Won’t Rule Out ComstockTrump’s DOJ nominee left open using the Comstock Act to restrict abortion pills by mail. · 8 articles
Aug 8
Cassidy Clinches Blanche ConfirmationBill Cassidy became the 50th vote for Todd Blanche, clearing his path to attorney general. · 53 articles
Aug 7
Todd Blanche Confirmation Hits SnagsSenators weigh Trump ally Todd Blanche as absences and swing votes complicate confirmation. · 13 articles
Aug 7
IRS Union Sues Over Audit DealIRS workers seek to block a Trump tax audit immunity deal in court. · 8 articles
Aug 5
Todd Blanche NominationThe Senate Judiciary Committee advanced Todd Blanche's attorney general bid. · 43 articles
Aug 4
Blanche Secures GOP DealGOP holdouts back Todd Blanche after a deal over an anti-weaponization fund. · 40 articles
Aug 3
Blanche Confirmation FightTrump pressures GOP as Todd Blanche's AG confirmation faces fresh uncertainty. · 16 articles
Aug 2
Trump, Blanche Fund FightTrump says he may revive a compensation fund if Todd Blanche’s AG bid is blocked. · 22 articles
Aug 1
Trump, Cornyn StandoffTrump backs Todd Blanche while John Cornyn blocks his attorney general nomination. · 25 articles
Jul 31
Trump, Blanche, Senate FightTrump may withdraw Todd Blanche's AG nomination to pressure Senate Republicans. · 42 articles
Jul 30
Blanche Nomination DelayedGOP senators are withholding support over a DOJ fund, stalling Todd Blanche's confirmation. · 34 articles
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