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11 charged as US busts nationwide ‘sham’ marriage ring behind 1,000 weddings

The Department of Justice has charged nearly a dozen people with participating in a multimillion-dollar scheme

The Independent UK

Attorney General Todd Blanche holds first press briefing after being newly sworn in

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Todd Blanche plays coy on Reflecting Pool, Fauci and weaponization fund as he makes first appearance as attorney general

Trump’s new attorney general was immediately hit with questions about politically charged prosecutions and checks to January 6 rioters

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Southern Poverty Law Center Donors' Money Allegedly Funnelled to KKK Imperial Wizard, Federal Indictment Claims

Heidi Beirich, ex-SPLC director, faces federal charges for allegedly misusing donor funds to support informants in white supremacist groups, raising questions about financial transparency and oversight.

International Business Times UK

Trump Ex-Lawyer Ty Cobb Warns New AG Todd Blanche Will Mimic Hitler's 1934 Power Grab To Target Midterm Ballots

Former Trump lawyer Ty Cobb warns new US Attorney General Todd Blanche would seize ballots before the 2026 midterms and likens Trump's power consolidation to Hitler in 1934.

International Business Times UK

Trump’s DOJ makes it easier for presidents and advisors to keep communications hidden

The opinion argues Trump’s decision-making process would be impeded without the expectation of privacy — even when speaking with those outside of the executive branch

The Independent UK

Bill Cassidy who voted to confirm RFK Jr blasted for his criticism of Trump’s vaccine plan: ‘You own this mess’

‘You voted for RFK Jr. despite knowing full well he’s an anti-vaxxer…You own this mess,’ wrote one commenter

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Minnesota progressive wins Senate primary over anti-ICE sentiments, as Wisconsin governor’s race remains close – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

Trump Says He Has 'Not Spoken' to Todd Blanche or Jeanine Pirro About Charging Fauci After Fifth Amendment Showdown With Senate Republicans

President Donald Trump said he has not asked Attorney General Todd Blanche or Washington U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro to prosecute Dr. Anthony Fauci, distancing himself from a criminal contempt push that Senate Republicans have sent to the Justice Department.

Benzinga

Todd Blanche, Trump's former personal lawyer, sworn in as attorney general after bruising confirmation fight

Former personal lawyer to US President Donald Trump, Todd Blanche, was sworn in as attorney general on Monday after a narrow 50-49 Senate confirmation. Blanche, who had served as acting attorney general since Pam Bondi’s firing in April, now faces scrutiny over Justice Department politicisation and pressure from Trump.

The Economic Times

Trump’s former personal lawyer Todd Blanche sworn in as attorney general

Blanche is officially taking over the agency he has led in an acting capacity since Pam Bondi was fired in April

The Independent UK

Todd Blanche sworn in as US attorney general after bruising confirmation fight

Blanche won Senate confirmation by 50 votes to 49 after the White House persuaded a handful of Republican holdouts to join the "yes" column.

Euronews

Todd Blanche, Trump’s former personal lawyer, sworn in as US attorney general

Loyalist sworn in after Senate voted narrowly in favor of his confirmation on Saturday morning

The Guardian - US

MAGA Men Branded 'Cucked' Trump Worshippers After Bill Cassidy Backs Todd Blanche for Attorney General

Senator Bill Cassidy's support for Todd Blanche as attorney general has drawn criticism, highlighting tensions within the Republican Party and questioning Cassidy's independence from Trump.

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Euronews

Todd Blanche's confirmation as attorney general strikes worries over US Justice independence

After risking his career defending Donald Trump in a criminal trial, Todd Blanche was confirmed as US attorney general, raising fears over the US Justice Department's independence.

Benzinga

Chuck Schumer Blasts Senate GOP After Todd Blanche Confirmed as Attorney General, Warns of ‘Pervasive Corruption’

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer sharply criticized Senate Republicans after they confirmed Todd Blanche, President Donald Trump’s former personal attorney, as U.S. attorney general.

The Independent UK

Why abortion advocates are alarmed by Todd Blanche as attorney general

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The Independent UK

Todd Blanche as Trump’s new attorney general is a ‘red alert’ for abortion rights, groups warn

Blanche alarmed advocates by telling faith leaders ‘victory will be permanent’ in fight to restrict abortion access

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The Independent UK

Trump lashes out at Republican senator who voted against his AG pick

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After several weeks of contention, Senate confirms Todd Blanche as the new Attorney General, but only by one vote

“There is no telling what the future holds.”

Salon

Blanche confirmed overnight 50-49

Trump’s former lawyer was confirmed attorney general 50-49 as senators raced to leave Washington for August recess

The Independent UK

‘Traitor’: Trump condemns GOP senator who refused to bend the knee and vote for Todd Blanche

The Senate confirmed President Donald Trump’s former defense lawyer Todd Blanche as attorney general in a 50-49 vote overnight after two Republicans sided with Democrats in opposition

The Independent UK

Senate votes 50-49 to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general

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The Guardian - US

Rest assured, the new CDC director thinks ‘abortion surveillance’ is essential

An exchange between Dr Erica Schwartz and Senator Josh Hawley during her confirmation hearing is alarming

The Independent UK

Trump’s former personal lawyer Todd Blanche confirmed as US attorney general by one vote in Senate

Vote followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that exposed deep concerns from Republicans as well as Democrats

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