In Confirming Blanche, Senators Endorse a Justice Dept. Under Trump’s Sway

Time and again, Todd Blanche has made it clear that he believes President Trump possesses a nearly limitless right to directly control the actions of the Justice Department.

By Glenn Thrush

Trump Amps Up Pressure on Billionaire Sargeant to Exit Venezuela

The Trump administration is dialing up pressure on Florida oil magnate and Republican Party donor Harry Sargeant III to divest from Venezuela.

By Patricia Garip

Pirro, Trump’s longtime champion, is on the outs over Reflecting Pool move

D.C.’s top prosecutor spent a year navigating the president’s demands. Now she finds her job at risk amid a rare break with him over cases of alleged vandalism.

By Salvador Rizzo

Senate passes funding bill to prevent shutdown through US midterms

Bill must still be approved by House but would keep government running at current funding levels The US Senate on Friday passed a government funding bill that will prevent a shutdown through the midterm elections, though it still must be approved by the House of Representatives. The continuing resolution (CR) passed by a 90-6 vote will keep the government running at its current funding levels until 11 December, more than a month past the midterms in which Democrats are hoping to regain contro...

By Chris Stein in Washington

Minnesota GOP divided over Mike Lindell's potential gubernatorial nomination

Mike Lindell of "MyPillow" fame, might win the GOP primary for Minnesota governor running on a Trump platform. Other Republicans are concerned that his closeness could hurt his chances in November.

By Dana Ferguson

Schumer caves, hands Republicans shutdown win after months of uncertainty

Senate Democrats relented on shutdown threats, with John Thune accusing Chuck Schumer of making a political calculation ahead of midterm elections.

U.S. Senate passes short-term funding bill to avert federal shutdown before election

US Senate confirms Trump loyalist Todd Blanche as new AG

Republicans dropped their opposition and confirmed President Donald Trump's former defense lawyer to a Cabinet position. Now, Todd Blanche will act as the nation's top law enforcement officer.

Senate confirms Todd Blanche, Trump's former lawyer, as Attorney General

The US Senate has confirmed Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer, Todd Blanche, as attorney general, despite opposition from Democrats who accused the president of politicising the Department of Justice. Blanche previously represented Trump as his private attorney in several criminal trials before joining the administration. Camille Knight has more.

By FRANCE24

Blanche Confirmed As Attorney General—Here Are The Concessions That Got Him The Job

Blanche was confirmed as attorney general 50-49 after agreeing to a pair of concessions to please wavering Republicans.

By Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes Staff

‘Traitor’: Trump condemns GOP senator who refused to bend the knee and vote for Todd Blanche

The Senate confirmed President Donald Trump’s former defense lawyer Todd Blanche as attorney general in a 50-49 vote overnight after two Republicans sided with Democrats in opposition

By Jasmine Fernández

President Donald Trump Expected the Iran War to Drive the Stock Market "Down 20% to 25%" -- His Prophecy May Still Come True

Conrad Black: Iran stands no chance against Donald Trump

The president's strategy may be confusing but the U.S. will ultimately prevail

By Conrad Black

'End this war': Senate Democrats turn up heat on Trump, seek end to Iran hostilities

Democrats introduced a resolution to end unauthorized US military involvement against Iran. Senator John Hickenlooper leads the effort, citing constitutional war powers. This move escalates a congressional challenge to President Donald Trump's handling of the conflict. Military leaders privately advise seeking an off-ramp from ongoing air operations. President Trump expresses confidence that the confrontation could end soon.

By TOI WORLD DESK

Todd Blanche family and net worth: Know about Trump’s new Attorney General wife, kids and wealth

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is now confirmed to lead the Justice Department, overcoming Republican concerns about his handling of sensitive documents.

‘It’s insane’: Hillary Clinton compares Trump’s White House to Saddam’s palace

By Syed Ilham Jafri

Beware the Bros of War

As the Iran war drags on, Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth could stand to learn a thing or two about sea power. They’re too busy obsessing over testosterone

By Ryan Bort

Todd Blanche, Trump’s ex-lawyer, confirmed as US attorney general

U.S. Senate Republicans on Saturday narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche to be President Donald Trump’s attorney general, capping one of the most contentious cabinet fights of Trump’s second term after bipartisan concerns over Blanche’s independence nearly derailed the nomination. Blanche won confirmation in a 50-49 vote, with Republican Senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski opposing him. […]

Senate Republicans narrowly confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general

Blanche won confirmation in a 50-49 vote, with Republican Senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski opposing him. Senator Bill Cassidy was the deciding vote.

Senate approves funding bill to avoid a shutdown before the election

The Senate in an overnight vote Saturday approved a short-term measure to fund federal agencies into early December and avoid a potentially chaotic government shutdown during the middle of campaign season. The late-summer action on a funding fix is unusual. Normally, Congress waits until the final days or hours of a funding deadline to pass short-term patches, but this time senators acted nearly two months before the end of the fiscal year on Sept. 30. The 90-6 vote showed lawmakers are still sm

By The Korea Herald

The last Trump elections - eKathimerini.com

The last Trump elections  eKathimerini.com

Trump Urges Pirro To 'Revisit' Decision To Drop Charges Against Accused Reflecting Pool Vandal After New Photos Emerge

Trump Urges Pirro To 'Revisit' Decision To Drop Charges Against Accused Reflecting Pool Vandal After New Photos Emerge Authored by Debra Heine via American Greatness, President Trump on Friday urged U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro “revisit” her decision to drop charges against an accused Reflecting Pool vandal after new photos shared on social media, showed clear signs of vandalism. The Department of Justice dismissed the case on August 1 after the Department of the Interior had ...

By Tyler Durden

US Senate narrowly backs Trump's ally Blanche despite opposition

The U.S. Senate on Saturday confirmed President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer, Todd Blanche, as attorney general, despite opposition from Democrats and two Republican senat...

Taylor Swift’s ‘August’ removed from Donald Trump TikTok post that joked she would be “super excited” about its use

Two more of the singer's tracks have also become unavailable on posts from the President's team The post Taylor Swift’s ‘August’ removed from Donald Trump TikTok post that joked she would be “super excited” about its use appeared first on NME.

By Max Pilley

Why is Trump suddenly reviving his Gaza plan?

TEHRAN – Trump’s statement about an agreement to disarm Hamas raises questions about his real objectives and reflects the continuing U.S. bias toward Israel, casting doubt on the prospects of achieving lasting peace.

US Senate confirms Trump’s ex-lawyer Blanche as attorney general

Trump, who has upended US political norms by seeking to bring nominally independent government agencies under his increasingly direct control, calls Blanche a "star." The post US Senate confirms Trump’s ex-lawyer Blanche as attorney general appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

Trump ally sworn in as Colombia’s president - The Copenhagen Post

Trump ally sworn in as Colombia’s president  The Copenhagen Post