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Sen. Bill Cassidy, a critical Republican holdout, backs Todd Blanche for attorney general

Sen. Susan Collins also said she will vote against Blanche, and Sen. Bill Cassidy remains undecided.
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Bill Cassidy 8/5/26

IRS workers group joins Jan. 6 ‘slush fund’ suit, seeking to block Trump audit carve-out

The union argues career IRS auditors “will be given unlawful directions” to terminate tax audits because of a Trump administration decision.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche with President Donald Trump in the briefing room of the White House on June 27, 2025.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche with President Donald Trump in the briefing room of the White House on June 27, 2025.

Judge criticizes the Justice Department as he dismisses Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy case

The move Tuesday closes the book on the Jan. 6 cases that were wiped out with President Donald Trump’s sweeping pardons and commutations last year.
Demonstrators attempt to enter the U.S. Capitol building in Washington D.C.
Demonstrators attempt to enter the U.S. Capitol building in Washington D.C.

Olympic canoeist charged by Jeanine Pirro seeks to permanently sink Reflecting Pool case

Amid Trump’s criticism of the decision to drop the case, attorneys for David “Davey” Hearn said prosecutors shouldn’t be allowed to try to bring new charges.
The Lincoln Memorial and the drained reflecting pool; U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announces David Hearn's indictment by a grand jury on July 2.,
The Lincoln Memorial and the drained reflecting pool; U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announces David Hearn's indictment by a grand jury on July 2.,
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Jeanine Pirro’s job status uncertain after heated Oval Office meeting with Trump

Pirro, the top federal prosecutor in Washington, faces additional pressure to secure indictments and convictions against Trump’s targets.
Jeanine Pirro.
Jeanine Pirro.
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Election highlights: Midterm matchups take shape in primaries across five states as Abdul El-Sayed wins in Michigan

The biggest battle played out in Michigan’s Democratic primary for an open Senate seat, as El-Sayed defeated Rep. Haley Stevens for the nomination.
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A person stands at a voting booth
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Todd Blanche’s Justice Department comes into focus as his confirmation vote nears

Analysis: Trump critics and some DOJ veterans say the acting AG has shown a willingness to comport with the president’s demands for loyalty.
Todd Blanche side profile while seated, looking down at a microphone in front of him
Todd Blanche side profile while seated, looking down at a microphone in front of him

Senate Republicans advance Todd Blanche nomination after ‘anti-weaponization’ fund holdup

The nomination had been held up over concerns from Sens. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, but the parties reached a deal to end the standoff.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche Testifies To Senate Judiciary Committee At His Confirmation Hearing
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche Testifies To Senate Judiciary Committee At His Confirmation Hearing
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The legal loophole that could revive the Trump administration’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issued an order saying Trump’s $1.8 billion fund had been “rescinded,” but critics note he’s not the only one who has a say in the matter.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche with President Donald Trump in the briefing room of the White House on June 27, 2025.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche with President Donald Trump in the briefing room of the White House on June 27, 2025.
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Trump says Jeanine Pirro ‘folded like an umbrella’ in Reflecting Pool case

Trump said he was “disappointed” in Pirro, the top federal prosecutor for the District of Columbia, after the DOJ dropped its case against an Olympic canoeist accused of vandalism.
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Feds charge FBI agent they say stole nearly $1 million in crypto from Russia

The FBI supervisory special agent believed the FBI “could not or would not act against adversarial cryptocurrency accounts,” prosecutors said.
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