The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced Blanche's nomination in a 12-10 party-line vote following debates over his relationship with Trump and a related legal settlement.
The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced Blanche's nomination in a 12-10 party-line vote following a two-hour debate over his relationship with Donald Trump and a disputed legal settlement.
Sen. Susan Collins announced she will vote against Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general, citing concerns over Department of Justice independence and specific controversial actions.
Brisbane Broncos captain Ali Brigginshaw banned 3 weeks for dangerous tackle on Canterbury's Tayla Preston, missing crucial NRLW games before finals.
Donald Trump's controversial $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization fund,' intended for political allies and Jan 6 rioters, has been officially rescinded by Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche. This move secured the votes of Republican Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn, clearing Blanche's path to confirmation.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche officially terminated President Trump's "anti-weaponization fund" via a memo, ahead of his Senate confirmation vote. The fund, intended for those targeted by previous administrations, faced criticism from Republican senators who feared it would compensate January 6 assaulters, despite Trump's defense of the fund.
Brisbane Broncos NRLW veteran Ali Brigginshaw has been referred directly to the judiciary for a grade three dangerous throw on Canterbury's Tayla Preston during Magic Round, potentially facing a significant ban in her final season.
Justice Ujjal Bhuyan of the Supreme Court questioned the lack of transparency in the collegium's judicial appointment decisions, citing recent resolutions without stated reasons. He emphasized citizens' right to know deliberations, speaking at the launch of a Judicial Transparency Index report by the JALDI Initiative.
A senior US Democrat, Jamie Raskin, threatens a congressional investigation into Fifa's financial and political ties to Donald Trump and his family, including a $20bn privatization plan involving Jared Kushner's brother, if Democrats win the House in November.
The Senate Judiciary Committee postponed voting on Todd Blanche's nomination as U.S. Attorney General due to concerns from Republican Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis over the DOJ's settlement with President Trump, which Blanche oversaw.
Hong Kong's Chief Justice Andrew Cheung Kui-nung will issue a serious reprimand to High Court judge Wilson Chan Ka-shun for extensive plagiarism, requiring him to undergo targeted training. This marks at least his seventh instance of copying, leading to previous adjustments in his judicial duties.
Several DeSoto County residents, including Supervisor Robert Foster, have filed a federal lawsuit challenging new state legislation creating majority-Black subdistricts for judicial elections. They argue this violates the Voting Rights Act by denying voters the right to choose judges based on race.
NCERT's revised Class 8 Social Science textbook removes references to Hitler and Nazi ideology, and alters the account of Congress' stance on Partition. The judiciary chapter was also rewritten following Supreme Court intervention.
NCERT has released a revised Class 8 Social Science textbook chapter on the judiciary, removing critical framing on corruption and backlog after Supreme Court intervention. The new version focuses on justice, constitutional remedies, courts, tribunals, and dispute resolution.
Jailed Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong will plead guilty to conspiring with a fugitive former lawmaker to collude with foreign forces. A plea and sentencing hearing is scheduled for September 2. The charge carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment under the national security law.
Iran has reappointed Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei as chief justice for another five-year term. The decision, confirmed by Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, emphasizes continuity during the funeral of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and focuses on fighting corruption and pursuing "arrogant powers."
A House Judiciary Committee report alleges South Korea has discriminated against U.S. companies, particularly online retailer Coupang, through a "whole-of-government assault." The report details numerous investigations, fines, and threats against Coupang following a 2025 data breach, impacting its market capitalization.
Chief Justice Surya Kant stated that preserving public faith in the judiciary is a key challenge, emphasizing the need for judges' knowledge, integrity, and commitment to fair justice. Speaking at a dialogue with the Russian Supreme Court in Moscow, he highlighted technology's role in accessibility and efficiency but stressed that human endeavor remains central to adjudication.
Emory University law students are petitioning the Supreme Court to hear a case challenging the federal judiciary's internal system for addressing workplace harassment and discrimination, arguing it lacks independent oversight and protections afforded to other workers.
Emory University law students are petitioning the Supreme Court to hear a case challenging the federal judiciary's internal system for addressing workplace harassment and discrimination, arguing it lacks independent oversight and protections afforded to other workers.
Staff from the House oversight and judiciary committees visited the Texas prison where Ghislaine Maxwell is serving her sentence. Democrats claim prison leadership obstructed their questioning about Maxwell's transfer and alleged preferential treatment.
Conservative proposals to strip judges of powers to rule on asylum appeals and quit the ECHR have been called an "attack on justice and equality" by refugee groups and lawyers. Immigration decisions would be made internally by the Home Office, with legal aid scrapped.
Turkey's Justice Minister criticized the European Parliament's annual report on Turkey, calling it a political document used to attack the judiciary and interfere in the country's affairs. He asserted that Turkey's judicial system operates independently within its constitution and laws.
Justice Minister Gürlek stated that Turkey's judiciary operates independently within the constitution and laws, rejecting political campaigns against ongoing legal processes and criticism of the Turkish judiciary. He argued that certain political approaches supported by some circles in the European Parliament target Turkey's sovereign rights and emphasized the determined continuation of the fight against terrorism, organized crime, and corruption.
