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July 16, 2026

Details of Todd Blanche's behind-the-scenes meeting with Angel Mom revealed after Capitol Hill testimony

Jennifer Bos revealed her private conversation with Todd Blanche that convinced her the attorney general nominee understands Angel Families' fight.

July 16, 2026

Hawley erupts at Biden pardon attorney over Dylann Roof clemency push

Elizabeth Oyer faced sharp attacks from Republican senators over her role in Biden's death row clemency, including the Tree of Life shooter.

July 16, 2026

Todd Blanche roasts Adam Schiff in heated hearing: 'You're a lawyer, you know the rules'

Todd Blanche denied allegations of ethics violations from Sen. Adam Schiff, accusing the senator of lying about his recusal decisions and key facts.

July 16, 2026

Trump admin fires US attorney in Seattle minutes after he was appointed

Roger Rogoff was sworn in as U.S. attorney in Seattle by federal judges, but Trump fired him within the hour as Todd Blanche announced on X.

July 16, 2026

Trump AG pick hangs by a thread as key GOP senators refuse to commit

Sens. Thom Tillis and John Cornyn remain noncommittal on the attorney general confirmation as questions swirl over the anti-weaponization fund.

July 15, 2026

Hirono ripped for 'deranged' opening confirmation hearing question to Blanche: 'What a joke'

Mazie Hirono opened Todd Blanche's attorney general confirmation hearing with her routine sexual harassment questions, drawing swift backlash.

July 15, 2026

Jack Smith thrust back into spotlight at Blanche hearing over exposed senators’ messages

Sen. John Kennedy demanded answers on whether Jack Smith read his emails and shared them with Attorney General Garland during the confirmation hearing.

July 15, 2026

Todd Blanche says 'no closed investigations' in Epstein case, vows DOJ will pursue new suspects

Todd Blanche told senators the Justice Department will prosecute anyone linked to Jeffrey Epstein's sex-trafficking operation if new evidence emerges.

July 2, 2026

Acting AG Todd Blanche says Newsom's DOJ claims are not 'grounded in fact'

Acting AG Todd Blanche says Gov. Gavin Newsom's claims that the Justice Department is politically targeting him are not "grounded in fact."

June 27, 2026

Bill Barr says Todd Blanche isn't 'a toady,' urges senate to confirm Trump's AG pick

Bill Barr argued Todd Blanche's relationship with Trump is a strength, urging Senate Republicans to confirm him as attorney general amid GOP reservations.