BIZARRE: 11 - What They Never Told You

Ex-DoJ lawyer fired by Todd Blanche urges senators to reject nomination

Liz Oyer tells of how she refused to ‘rubber-stamp a political favor’ in gun rights case involving Trump ally Mel Gibson

The Guardian - US · 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

Todd Blanche Describes the Huge, Unprecedented Favors Granted by Trump's IRS 'Settlement' as 'Typical'

During his confirmation hearing, the attorney general nominee repeatedly misrepresented the nature and scope of the sweeping immunity deal he approved.

Reason · Jul 16

Why Did Trump Fire Roger Rogoff? Court-Appointed Seattle Prosecutor Ousted an Hour After Swearing-In

Why did Trump fire Roger Rogoff? Discover why Seattle's newly sworn-in US attorney was ousted within an hour, and how the unprecedented move sparked a legal battle.

International Business Times UK · Jul 16

Roger Rogoff Fired After 54 Minutes: Inside The Trump Seattle Prosecutor Dismissal

President Trump fired newly appointed U.S. attorney Roger Rogoff in Seattle just 54 minutes after his swearing-in, highlighting tensions between the judiciary and executive over appointment powers.

International Business Times UK · Jul 16

Todd Blanche’s Senate testimony proved one thing — that the Trump weaponization slush fund still isn’t dead

ANALYSIS: Blanche’s admission to John Cornyn proves that Donald Trump can’t get out of his own way when it comes to the Senate, writes John Bowden

The Independent UK · Jul 16

Democratic senator says Trump speech likely to be more ‘election denialism’ from ‘world’s most famous sore loser’ – as it happened

We’re now closing this blog. Please join us on our new live blog covering Donald Trump’s speech to the nation tonight.

The Guardian - US · Jul 16

'There were mistakes': Acting US attorney general Blanche grilled over Trump ties and Epstein files

Acting United States attorney general Todd Blanche faced sharp questions from both Republican and Democratic senators during his senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday, as he was seeking permanent appointment as the country's top law enforcement official.

The Times of India · Jul 16

Todd Blanche Under Fire for Blocking Judge-Ordered Unredacted Epstein Drug Trafficking Files

A federal judge accuses Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche of violating a court order to release unredacted Epstein files, intensifying scrutiny over his nomination and DOJ's transparency claims.

International Business Times UK · Jul 15

During His Confirmation Hearing, Todd Blanche Defends Trump's Blatantly Corrupt IRS 'Settlement'

Contradicting a federal judge, the acting attorney general, who blessed that cozy arrangement, insists it was not a product of collusion or self-dealing.

Reason · Jul 15