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Blanche’s AG nomination moves ahead after delay

The Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday favorably reported Todd Blanche’s bid to be attorney general after some Republican senators delayed the vote over the Trump administration’s controversial “weaponization” fund. Key GOP holdouts on the committee, Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Thom Tillis, R-N.C., voted in favor of advancing Blanche’s nomination…

Roll Call · Aug 4

House committee launches investigation into Republican lawmaker amid domestic abuse allegations – as it happened

Max Miller says he has ‘nothing to hide’ amid domestic abuse allegations made against him by his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, daughter of Republican Ohio senator Bernie Moreno

The Guardian - US · Aug 4

Indian-origin man among 25 individuals at risk of losing US citizenship due to alleged criminal activities

US authorities are revoking citizenship for twenty-five individuals due to alleged fraudulent actions. An Indian-origin man is among those facing denaturalization proceedings for identity fraud. These cases involve serious allegations such as attempted murder and child sexual abuse. The Justice Department initiated the largest coordinated denaturalization effort in its history.…

The Economic Times · Aug 4

Todd Blanche's Concessions Underline the Flagrant Phoniness of Trump's IRS 'Settlement'

The acting attorney general confirms his dishonesty in presenting that jaw-dropping scam as the resolution of a bona fide legal dispute.

Reason · Aug 3

Trump and Blanche keep the president’s corrupt IRS immunity deal — and throw January 6 rioters to the curb

ANALYSIS: Trump never needed the slush fund for taxpayer-funded payouts. But the fight over ‘Anti-Weaponization’ claims gave convenient cover for DOJ’s shield against tax investigations, Alex Woodward writes

The Independent UK · Aug 3

Michigan Adult Day Care Owner Pleads Guilty to Billing Medicare for Therapy Sessions with Deceased Patients

A Michigan adult day care owner pleaded guilty to $539,000 in false Medicare psychotherapy claims, including billing after beneficiaries had died.

Medical Daily · Aug 3

DOJ Reportedly Reviving Rare Civil War-Era Law To Charge Ice Protesters, Raising Free Speech Fears

Federal prosecutors are bringing more conspiracy charges against ICE protesters under a rarely used Civil War-era statute, a review of court records found.

International Business Times UK · Aug 3

Trump administration moves to block public from enforcing environmental protection laws

Reducing rampant pollution across the United States was so important that when Congress passed many environmental protection laws, including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act, it didn’t want to leave enforcement only to the executive branch.

The Conversation · Aug 3

Lawmakers push for a more robust Epstein Files Transparency Act – but would Trump sign it?

After the justice department botched file rollout under the original act, lawmakers now want legislation with teeth

The Guardian - US · Aug 3

Blanche bid to move ahead with ‘weaponization’ fund ‘dead’

The Senate is back on track to consider acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination to lead the Justice Department permanently after two key GOP holdouts said they were “pleased” with a deal they struck.  The DOJ said in a statement posted Sunday night that it has “rescinded” a $1.8 billion…

Roll Call · Aug 3