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Blanche pushes back on ‘weaponization’ fund worries during hearing

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche defended his involvement in a $1.8 billion “weaponization” compensation fund at his Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing Wednesday in his bid for the top Justice Department job. Over the course of the hearing, Blanche sparred with Democrats and pushed back on concerns from some Republicans…

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Todd Blanche testifies at Senate confirmation hearing for attorney general

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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.

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Over 100 House Democrats vote to end military aid to Israel in significant rebuke to US ally – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

Todd Blanche downplays Trump alliance in confirmation hearing

President’s pick for attorney general faces tough questions over purging of career prosecutors, January 6 and Epstein

The Guardian - US

Todd Blanche confirmation hearing live: Trump’s AG pick squirms over Maxwell questions after apologizing to Epstein victims

President Donald Trump’s former criminal defense lawyer testifies to Senate Judiciary Committee

The Independent 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.

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US marshal shot dead serving arrest warrant in Louisiana

Clarence Frazier Jr charged with murder over killing of Drew Hanson and could face death penalty if convicted

The Guardian - US

Todd Blanche played key role in Trump’s retribution campaign, emails show

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The Independent UK

Todd Blanche ripped into Trump’s weaponization czar and directed key prosecutions of president’s enemies, emails show

Newly published documents glimpse acting attorney general’s grip inside the DOJ as he prepares for Senate confirmation hearings

The Independent UK

Todd Blanche faces grilling over Epstein files, Trump ties and Jan 6

Todd Blanche is heading into a high-stakes test this week in his bid to become attorney general, with key Republicans still undecided about whether to back his nomination

The Independent UK

Epstein survivors release video urging Senate to block Trump’s AG pick over botched release of files

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche set for confirmation hearing Wednesday but campaigners abused by Jeffrey Epstein say his handling of the government’s documents on the late predator should be disqualifying

The Independent UK

The Todd Blanche hearings will test senators’ commitment to the rule of law

Trump’s former personal attorney has a vast slate of conflicts of interest. Will lawmakers do their job in his confirmation hearings?

The Guardian - US

Judge Rules Trump's $1.8 Billion IRS Deal Invalid – Then Calls Lawsuit an Attempt to Manipulate the Courts

A federal judge has invalidated Trump's IRS settlement, citing improper purpose and manipulation of courts, raising questions about the legitimacy of the process and future IRS examinations

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Todd Blanche takes his turn on the hot seat

Todd Blanche faces his biggest public test Wednesday in his bid to serve as President Donald Trump’s fourth confirmed attorney general: a Senate Judiciary Committee with a pair of undecided Republicans. The panel’s two-day hearing, which will feature Blanche on the first day and outside witnesses on the second, will…

International Business Times UK

What Is the Pentagon DOJ Leak Task Force? Inside Hegseth's Plan That Has Press Freedom Groups Alarmed

Pete Hegseth's new Pentagon-DOJ leak task force arrives days after four New York Times reporters were subpoenaed, and it could decide how much of the Gulf war Americans get to see.

Benzinga

Trump's $1.78 Billion 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund Deal Had 'Never A Case Or Controversy, Rules Judge: 'Brought to Manipulate the Judicial Process'

A federal judge ruled that President Donald Trump’s settlement with the Justice Department over the leak of his tax returns stemmed from a lawsuit that lacked a genuine legal dispute and was used to legitimize the agreement in court.

Reason

A Federal Judge Slams Trump's IRS Lawsuit As a Pretext for Delivering a Phony 'Settlement'

U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams concludes that the case never presented a true "case or controversy" because both sides were controlled by the president.

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Trump IRS Lawsuit Backfires as Judge Exposes $1.8B Scheme and Threatens Lawyer Todd Blanche With Sanctions

A federal judge has voided President Trump's IRS settlement, citing bad faith and misuse of power, impacting his legal shield against audits and raising questions ahead of a key confirmation hearing.

The Guardian - US

US judge nullifies Trump deal to resolve IRS lawsuit in scathing ruling

Kathleen Williams sanctions president’s lawyers and says $10bn suit against IRS was brought for ‘improper purpose’

The Independent UK

Judge sanctions Trump lawyers over IRS ‘settlement’ in brutal takedown

Trump’s team schemed the court to force a settlement with his own government to bail him out from tax investigations, judge says

The Guardian - US

NAACP demands end of Trump’s anticrime taskforce in Memphis after deaths of Black men

Advocacy group calls on acting attorney general to lead ‘thorough, transparent federal investigation’

The Independent UK

New Mexico’s Epstein investigation is being obstructed by Trump’s DOJ, officials claim

Justice Department is causing ‘real and escalating harm’ to state’s investigation, top official says

Reason

Trump's 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' Marks a Pattern of Trying To Profit From the Presidency

Since the beginning of his first term, the president has repeatedly used his office for personal gain.

The Independent UK

Over 1,200 ex-DOJ workers beg Senate not to confirm Todd Blanche saying he’s instilled ‘culture of fear’

Former Justice Department employees accused Blanche of not abidding by his oath of office while carrying out the president’s agenda

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