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The Will of 100: Trump’s SAVE America Act sidelined after Senate unanimously agreed to August exit

August 22, 2026

The Will of 100: Trump’s SAVE America Act sidelined after Senate unanimously agreed to August exit

John Thune used unanimous consent to recess the Senate for five weeks, but all 100 senators agreed to leave without debating the SAVE America Act.

Todd Blanche backs Jeanine Pirro after Lincoln Memorial pool vandalism case dismissal

August 16, 2026

Todd Blanche backs Jeanine Pirro after Lincoln Memorial pool vandalism case dismissal

AG Blanche called Pirro's overall work ‘phenomenal’ while acknowledging that President Trump remains frustrated over the dismissed Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool case.

Todd Blanche rejects NBC anchor’s DOJ independence pledge, says Trump would never cross ‘legal line’

August 16, 2026

Todd Blanche rejects NBC anchor’s DOJ independence pledge, says Trump would never cross ‘legal line’

Todd Blanche rejected Kristen Welker's request to pledge Justice Department independence from the White House, arguing no attorney general should.

Inside the Senate's chaotic all-nighter that left Trump's SAVE America Act on the shelf

August 11, 2026

Inside the Senate's chaotic all-nighter that left Trump's SAVE America Act on the shelf

The SAVE America Act was punted as Sen. Mike Lee's promised objection to block Senate recess never materialized during the all-night session.

Blanche survives Republican defectors as Trump gets his new attorney general

August 8, 2026

Blanche survives Republican defectors as Trump gets his new attorney general

Todd Blanche, Trump's pick to lead the DOJ, survived a razor-thin Senate vote early Saturday morning after Sen. Bill Cassidy emerged as a last-minute ally on Friday.

MIKE DAVIS: Chuck Grassley's behind-the-scenes work proved decisive in Todd Blanche confirmation fight

August 8, 2026

MIKE DAVIS: Chuck Grassley's behind-the-scenes work proved decisive in Todd Blanche confirmation fight

Chuck Grassley's behind-the-scenes role proved decisive in securing Todd Blanche's confirmation as attorney general despite full Democrat opposition.

Trump's pick for top law enforcement official gets crucial last-minute lifeline for confirmation

August 7, 2026

Trump's pick for top law enforcement official gets crucial last-minute lifeline for confirmation

As Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's confirmation appeared headed for defeat, one on-the-fence Senate Republican threw him and President Donald Trump a vital lifeline.

WATCH: GOP split over Rand Paul’s DOJ strategy in Fauci contempt push

August 6, 2026

WATCH: GOP split over Rand Paul’s DOJ strategy in Fauci contempt push

Sen. Rand Paul says he plans to send a criminal contempt referral directly to the Department of Justice after Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment.

Fetterman answers whether he'll cross the aisle to confirm Trump AG nominee Todd Blanche

August 6, 2026

Fetterman answers whether he'll cross the aisle to confirm Trump AG nominee Todd Blanche

John Fetterman says he won't vote for Todd Blanche as attorney general, breaking from his pattern of often supporting Trump's DOJ and Cabinet picks.

McConnell's absence puts Trump agenda at risk as Kentucky succession questions grow

August 5, 2026

McConnell's absence puts Trump agenda at risk as Kentucky succession questions grow

Andy Beshear says the Aug. 3 deadline has no legal impact on his options, but Mitch McConnell's absence leaves Republicans one vote short on key items.