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Watch Live: Blanche testifies in Senate confirmation hearing for attorney general
Todd Blanche testifies at a Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing for the post of attorney general in full capacity.
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Blanche faces Senate hearing to be next attorney general, amid tepid GOP support, tough questions
Among the questions Blanche will face are those on Trump’s IRS lawsuit and the DOJ's handling of the Epstein files.
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In dramatic testimony, Justice Barrett recalls being given bullet proof vest over death threats
The emotional testimony occurred during a hearing on the Supreme Court's increased budget for the 2027 fiscal year, which includes a boost in funding for security amid an uptick in threats against the high court.
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House Judiciary Democrats demand DOJ release Epstein files referencing Trump
The request was made to Attorney General Pam Bondi one day after the department announced it had closed its Epstein investigation.
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Freedom Caucus Chairman Andy Harris supports sending more weapons to Ukraine
Trump said Monday that the U.S. would send more weapons and assistance to Ukraine to help with its war with Russia.
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Trump admin unveils National Farm Security Action Plan on foreign ownership, safeguarding research
The plan was unveiled by Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and other cabinet members on Tuesday.
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Rubio impostor used AI to contact governor, Congress member, foreign ministers
Federal authorities do not know who the impostor is but believe that they are likely attempting to manipulate government officials “with the goal of gaining access to information or accounts,” according to a cable
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DOJ says ICE will begin Kilmar Abrego Garcia's deportation to third country if released from jail
U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis scheduled a Thursday hearing for federal officials to detail possible next steps if Kilmar Abrego Garcia is released from custody
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Former Biden doctor asks House panel to delay his testimony, citing doctor-patient privilege
Dr. Kevin O'Connor has asked that his testimony scheduled for Wednesday be postponed to either the last week of July or early August.
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IRS says churches as nonprofits can endorse political candidates to congregations
The decree is being considered largely a formality because the IRS has never enforced the amendment for "speech concerning electoral politics in the context of worship services."
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Netanyahu to meet with bipartisan group of congressional leaders on Tuesday
Netanyahu's appearance comes after he met President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday, where he presented Trump with a letter nominating him for a Nobel Peace Prize for helping facilitate a ceasefire between Israel and Iran.
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Trump changes tune on giving aid to Ukraine, says US will send more weapons
The comment comes after the Pentagon paused its shipment of supplies last week because it believed it depleted its own reserves.
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Veteran Affairs drastically reduces layoff plan, will instead terminate just 30k employees
The department said it would be reducing the workforce by nearly 30,000 people by the end of fiscal year 2025, which includes the 17,000 employees that have already been laid off because of a federal hiring freeze, deferred resignations and retirements.