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Newly Leaked Emails Show Todd Blanche Is Spearheading Trump's DOJ Revenge Push

Newly leaked emails suggest acting US attorney general Todd Blanche has been central to Donald Trump's drive to pursue political adversaries through the Justice Department.

International Business Times UK

By Blessing Corruption, Todd Blanche Has Disqualified Himself From the Job He Wants

Trump’s nominee for attorney general has repeatedly subverted justice to benefit his boss.

Reason

Jack Smith Warns Of Deep Strain On US Legal Institutions After Leaving Federal Post. But His Comments Come Amid Ongoing Purges And Legal Setbacks Inside The Justice Department.

Former special counsel Jack Smith warns of an institutional crisis and political purges at the DOJ during his first major television interview.

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Jack Smith Breaks His Silence, Warns of Unprecedented Attacks on Rule of Law by Trump Administration

Former special counsel Jack Smith warns of an institutional crisis and political purges at the DOJ during his first major television interview.

Latin Times

Jack Smith Breaks Silence on Trump— Warns ‘Rule of Law’ is Under Attack and Says He's ‘Very Concerned’ About Midterm Election Integrity

Former special counsel Jack Smith has expressed serious concerns regarding the rule of law under the Trump administration, suggesting a possible indictment against him by the Department of Justice (DoJ).

Benzinga

America at 250: Why Trump's second term is reviving fears of an 'imperial presidency'

As America marks its 250th anniversary, President Trump's actions have drawn comparisons to monarchy, with critics pointing to his use of power to enrich himself and target political opponents. His administration's approach, including leveraging the presidency for personal gain and demanding loyalty from the Justice Department, has sparked debate about…

The Economic Times

Trump says ‘vandals’ poured chemicals into the Reflecting Pool after his team used bleach to treat the algae

Trump had promised the shallow basin across from the Lincoln Memorial would be ‘the most beautiful thing that you've ever seen’ – then it turned green

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Supreme Court Blocks Trump Adviser Carter Page From Suing FBI Boss James Comey

The Supreme Court has rejected Carter Page's lawsuit against former FBI officials, ending his legal battle over surveillance linked to the Russia investigation.

International Business Times UK

California Governor Newsom says Trump ordered investigation into him and his wife

California Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat and longtime political rival of Republican President Donald Trump, said Monday the president had ordered the US Justice Department to launch a politically motivated investigation into him and his wife.

France 24

Blanche makes Senate visit ahead of confirmation push

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche started his Senate goodwill tour Monday in his bid for Senate confirmation to run the Justice Department permanently, sitting down with Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Charles E. Grassley. The Iowa Republican is the first lawmaker to meet with Blanche since President Donald Trump tapped him…

Roll Call

National Mall Defaced With '8647' Prompting Investigation

Someone discolored the lawn in the National Mall with the markings "8647," prompting an investigation by law enforcement and national parks officials.

International Business Times

Feds investigate after mystery figure etches giant 8647 ‘threat’ to Trump into National Mall lawn

Authorities on hunt after "deranged vandalism".

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Secret Service Called In After '8647' Marking Found on National Mall in Washington, DC

A mysterious '8647' marking appeared on the National Mall, prompting a federal investigation. The numbers are linked to political opposition against President Trump, raising security concerns.

International Business Times UK

Mystery of how someone left giant ‘8647’ message on National Mall under investigation

The anti-Trump message was spotted in huge letters near the Washington Monument

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The Guardian - US

US authorities investigate huge etching of ‘8647’ on National Mall grounds

Live webcam footage from atop the Washington Monument shows a highly visible ‘8’, while the others appears fainter

The Economic Times

Trump formally nominates Blanche to be attorney general

President Donald Trump has nominated Todd Blanche, his former lawyer, for the top law enforcement position. This nomination will test Republican senators' loyalty to Trump. Blanche, currently acting attorney general, faced criticism over a scrapped fund. Senator Chuck Grassley praised Blanche's dedication to law and order. The Senate's confirmation will…

Roll Call

Blanche heads into attorney general confirmation clash

President Donald Trump on Monday sent to the Senate the nomination of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to fill the role permanently, teeing up what could be a bruising confirmation process for a Trump ally who has drawn bipartisan criticism for recent Justice Department moves. The president’s former defense attorney…

Reason

Todd Blanche Hates 'Weaponization' of Government Unless It Benefits His Boss

Blanche is happy to pervert justice in service of the president's personal agenda. No wonder Trump wants to keep him as attorney general.

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The Mary Sue

Todd Blanche to Stay Put as Trump Teases a Permanent Shift That Could Change Everything for the Department of Justice

Blanche’s potential nomination also raises questions about the future of the DOJ’s relationship with the IRS.

The Conversation

James Comey’s Instagram seashell post sits in a murky legal zone between protected political speech and criminal threat

In the case of United States v. James Brien Comey Jr., the U.S. president’s security is pitted against the bedrock right to free speech enjoyed by Americans.

The Mary Sue

Secret Service Intervention Fails as Federal Judge Rejects Claims About a Specific Political Protest Banner

The judge ruled that ‘86 47’ is actually a call for Trump’s impeachment and removal from office.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Trump tells critics to ‘sit back and relax’ as Iran claims to target US base

US says it struck Iranian military sites at the weekend, as Iran targets an airbase used by the US to attack southern Iran

The Guardian - US

Lead prosecutor withdraws from criminal case against James Comey

DoJ filing did not say why Timothy Severo is replacing Matthew Petracca in case over ex-FBI director’s ‘86 47’ post

The Independent UK

Top prosecutor in seashells case against former FBI director James Comey steps down

Comey maintains his innocence after the Justice Department accused him of ‘making threats to harm’ the president

The Conversation

To ‘86’ occasionally means to kill but usually doesn’t: A linguistic investigation into the Instagram threat charge against James Comey

A federal grand jury in April 2026 charged James Comey with making a threat against President Donald Trump and transmitting a crime across state lines.

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