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GOP loses faith in Hegseth over Iran war and military firings: ‘He’s all over the place’

Republicans criticised the defense secretary over the handling of Operation Epic Fury and ‘Game of Thrones stuff’ in the Pentagon that has seen senior generals ousted

The Independent UK · Jul 27

Blanche-led DoJ likely to derail Epstein survivors’ pursuit of justice, experts say

Lawyers predict ‘more suppression and no active investigations’ but victims’ groups determined to continue fight

The Guardian - US · Jul 27

'The Clock Is Ticking': Trump Wins Senate Iran Vote as GOP Defectors Warn 60-Day Limit Is Running Out

The Senate narrowly rejected a war powers resolution, allowing President Trump to continue military action against Iran, despite the House passing a non-binding measure to withdraw US forces.

International Business Times UK · Jul 24

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Frustrated Thune tells Trump to ‘get on the phone and get the votes’ after Leavitt swipes at Senate over voter ID

White House escalates its issues with Majority Leader John Thune after declaring that the Senate is ‘where you send things when you want them to die’

The Independent UK · Jul 23

Senate will pass Trump’s pick to replace Tulsi Gabbard ... for all the wrong reasons

ANALYSIS: The ‘YOLO’ Republicans have a standard: No J6 supporters, writes John Bowden. So why doesn’t that extend to nominees who are wishy-washy about 2020?

The Independent UK · Jul 23

Trump’s ‘patience is running out’ with Thune over SAVE Act, Leavitt says

The White House’s growing frustration with Senate Majority Leader John Thune seeped into public again on Thursday, the second consecutive day team Trump has vented at the chamber’s Republican leader. “His patience is running out,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said, referring to President Donald Trump’s feelings about Thune.…

Roll Call · Jul 23

Revised GOP crypto package doesn’t assuage Democrats’ concerns

Senate Republicans released a revised cryptocurrency regulatory framework bill on Wednesday with an added section intended to address public officials’ potential crypto conflicts of interest. But more work remains to be done before the measure can get to the floor. Democratic negotiators, incensed at President Donald Trump’s wealth being turbocharged…

Roll Call · Jul 22

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Epstein Survivor Accuses Trump's AG Todd Blanche of Dismissing Calls for Further Epstein Investigation

Epstein survivor Jess Michaels accuses acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche of dismissing victims' appeals for further investigation, alleging 'gaslighting' during a meeting.

International Business Times UK · Jul 20

Republicans control Congress, so why is Trump’s SAVE America Act stuck?

President Donald Trump’s obsession with unfounded claims of election fraud has defined his second term in office. But in recent months his fixation has moved from executive nominee litmus tests and executive orders reinforcing proof of citizenship to vote into legislation – dragging Congress into the fray.

The Conversation · Jul 17

Wrapup: Congress’ July sprint off to a stumbling start

Republican leaders laid the groundwork for a final dash to pass partisan legislative priorities before August recess. But if this week was any indication, it won’t be an easy run. First, Washington was struck by the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., on July 11. Moving quickly, South Carolina…

Roll Call · Jul 17

Epstein survivors accuse ‘condescending’ Todd Blanche of gaslighting in meeting held as part of his AG bid

Republican Thom Tillis earlier made meeting with survivors a requisite for his support for Trump’s pick for attorney general

The Independent UK · Jul 16

Epstein survivors attend Todd Blanche’s Senate hearing after acting AG refused to meet them

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The Independent UK · Jul 16

Republican senator won’t confirm Todd Blanche unless one condition is met

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The Independent UK · Jul 16

Jeffrey Epstein abuse survivors unleash on Todd Blanche: ‘The audacity to say these lies’

One Epstein survivor bluntly described Blanche’s testimony as ‘bulls***” and described his handling of the matter as ‘disgusting’

The Independent UK · Jul 16

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The Independent UK · Jul 16

Todd Blanche to meet with Epstein survivors ‘this afternoon’ after top Republican threatens to block his path to AG

Blanche ‘looks forward to their discussion,’ Justice Department says

Roll Call · Jul 16

Tillis adds a new condition to his vote for Blanche

Sen. Thom Tillis on Thursday set a new condition for his vote to confirm Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche to attorney general: He wants Blanche to meet with Epstein victims first. During the second day of hearings for Blanche’s nomination as attorney general, Tillis, a North Carolina Republican who will…

The Independent UK · Jul 15

Todd Blanche says he’s not Trump’s lawyer. The senators in charge of his future aren’t convinced

ANALYSIS: The president’s former criminal defense attorney faces a high-stakes loyalty test pitting his ‘love’ for Trump against the rule of law. Congress doesn’t know who to believe, Alex Woodward writes

The Independent UK · Jul 15

What Todd Blanche accidentally revealed about Trump during his confirmation hearing

ANALYSIS: This was an absurd situation dressed up like a normal hearing, writes Holly Baxter. But some of the former Trump lawyer’s exchanges with senators were particularly eye-opening

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Roll Call · Jul 15

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…

Roll Call · Jul 14

Darline Graham sworn in to the Senate as first sister to succeed a brother

Sen. Darline Graham took the oath of office Tuesday to fill the vacancy left by the unexpected death of her older brother, four-term Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham. The late Graham died Saturday night at age of 71 of an aortic dissection, according to preliminary findings by the D.C. medical examiner. …

The Independent UK · Jul 14

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

Roll Call · Jul 14

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…

The Independent UK · Jul 7

Here’s how Democrats can still take the Senate even with Graham Platner on political life support in Maine

ANALYSIS: Every path to win back the Senate majority hinged on Democrats winning Maine. But, writes Eric Garcia, with greater difficulty, Democrats could still get to 51 seats

We Got This Covered · Jun 30

After the exit of another top general, Democratic Senator Kaine has questions for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth: ‘Is this a personal thing’

“Are you pushing out the truth tellers to surround yourself by yes-men?”

International Business Times UK · Jun 24

Who Is Senator Bill Cassidy? Career, Wife, Net Worth and His Alleged Screaming Match with Trump

Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy, who clashed with Donald Trump in a heated Iran war powers row, is using his final months in office to push an ambitious, and risky, plan to shore up Social Security.

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