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A lame duck Republican just saved Trump’s AG pick Todd Blanche after other conservatives voiced concern

ANALYSIS: Bill Cassidy had a chance for a John McCain moment, Eric Garcia writes. Instead he just backed President Donald Trump’s pick

The Independent UK · Aug 7

Trump’s attorney general pick Todd Blanche appears to clear last hurdle for confirmation

Bill Cassidy, Republican seen as a decisive holdout, said he is prepared to back Trump’s former personal lawyer

The Guardian - US · Aug 7

Cassidy will vote for Blanche as AG, all but ensuring confirmation

Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana said Friday he intended to vote to confirm Todd Blanche to be attorney general, ending a weekslong back-and-forth with the White House to win over GOP holdouts. All eyes were on Cassidy’s Friday morning floor speech after his fellow Republican Sens. Susan Collins of Maine…

Roll Call · Aug 7

Lindsey Graham’s death revives a rare and controversial custom: Keeping a Senate seat in the family

Family members can offer name recognition and continuity in moments of disruption, but choosing senators based on bloodlines inevitably courts controversy, experts say

The Independent UK · Jul 26

Wall Street and GOP not impressed by Trump’s plan to charge extra for early Truth Social access

One critic warned that the offer amounted to the ‘ability to move markets when you’re advancing information’

The Independent UK · Jul 24

GOP Senator Slams Trump Media's $100K Wall Street Deal as 'Buying Access'

Trump Media faces backlash for offering Wall Street firms early access to presidential social media posts, raising ethical concerns about market fairness and preferential treatment for wealthy investors.

International Business Times UK · Jul 23

US House approves $95 billion Iran war budget, sends Trump-backed plan to Senate

The US House of Representatives has narrowly approved a $95 billion budget blueprint to fund the war with Iran and advance President Donald Trump's election-related priorities, overcoming resistance within Republican ranks.

The Times of India · Jul 23

Funding extension passes House, heads for Senate rewrite

The House passed a short-term funding patch Tuesday night that is designed to head off a partial government shutdown this fall. The continuing resolution passed on a mostly party-line vote of 220-205, with only one Republican — Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie — joining most Democrats in opposition. Six Democrats broke…

Roll Call · Jul 21

Top Republican rages at needing a photo ID for Olive Garden pasta but not on voting day

He appeared to be referencing the Italian-American chain restaurant’s ‘Never-Ending Pasta Pass’

The Independent UK · Jul 21

Trump's fixation on voting has had mixed results. He still has ways to affect November's elections

Trump's attempts to reshape U.S. election rules have largely failed, with recent Supreme Court and lower court rulings blocking his executive orders and efforts to restrict mail-in voting. Despite these setbacks, Republicans have redrawn congressional districts, and the Justice Department is investigating election operations. Trump's persistent claims of a rigged…

The Economic Times · Jun 30