The US Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general by a 50-49 vote on Saturday, securing President Donald Trump's control over the Department of Justice following a contentious confirmation fight.
Scammers in New York and other states have stolen over $100m from older adults over two years by using fake pop-ups and posing as law enforcement to trick victims into buying and handing over gold bars.
Reproductive health advocates warn newly confirmed Attorney General Todd Blanche could usher in nationwide abortion restrictions, citing leaked audio and his commitment to review the Comstock Act.
Todd Blanche, US President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer, has been narrowly confirmed as attorney general in a 50-49 Senate vote after serving as acting attorney general since April.
The US Senate narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general in a 50-49 vote, with Senator Bill Cassidy casting the deciding vote after Republican opposition and intense debate over DOJ policies.
Todd Blanche, former personal lawyer to Donald Trump, has been confirmed as US attorney general by a 50-49 Senate vote, overcoming bipartisan concerns over Justice Department politicisation.
Texas police officer Chad Eberle, 35, was arrested in Mexico on warrants for femicide and qualified homicide following a July shooting in Saltillo that left three dead and one injured amid a child custody dispute.
Todd Blanche, Donald Trump's former personal lawyer, has been narrowly confirmed as US attorney general in a 50-49 Senate vote following concerns over transparency and the justice department's politicisation.
Todd Blanche has been confirmed as US Attorney General following a narrowly split 50-49 Senate vote, transitioning from Donald Trump's defense attorney to permanent head of the Justice Department after months of scrutiny over his independence.
The US Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as Attorney General in a 50-49 vote early Saturday morning. Former personal attorney for Donald Trump, Blanche faced a contentious confirmation fight over loyalty and a controversial IRS settlement fund.
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.
New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport sued Amazon on antitrust grounds, alleging the tech giant abuses its market power over third-party delivery contractors to suppress labor competition, depress wages, and worsen working conditions.
NSW opposition upper house leader Damien Tudehope admitted to leaking a confidential parliamentary inquiry draft report to a conservative Liberal faction member during an Icac corruption watchdog hearing.
A compromise between acting AG Todd Blanche and two Republican senators regarding a $1.8bn weaponization fund and tax immunity has been criticized by Democrats and legal experts as weak and easily reversible by Donald Trump.
The Senate is set to advance Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general after Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis reached a deal with the DOJ to formally terminate the 'anti-weaponization fund' and clarify its scope, addressing concerns that had stalled his confirmation.
The U.S. Senate reconvenes with Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing on the agenda, as Blanche rescinded a controversial 'anti-weaponization fund' plan. Separately, President Trump announced a deal to cancel planned attacks on Iran, causing oil prices to drop, while the DOJ's use of a Civil War-era statute and Capital One's closure of Trump Organization accounts are also in focus.
Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche formally withdrew former President Trump's proposed $1.8bn "anti-weaponisation" fund, which could have compensated Capitol riot defendants and shielded Trump's family from IRS audits. This move clears the way for Blanche's permanent confirmation by US senators.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche formally terminated President Donald Trump's $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund" via a Sunday order. This move follows weeks of negotiations with Republican Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, who had blocked Blanche's nomination over concerns about the fund, clearing the path for his Senate confirmation vote.
Punjab government is resisting Attorney General R Venkataramani's proposal for a cashless settlement of a 15-year-old Supreme Court decree concerning Bhakra Nangal and Beas power dues with Himachal Pradesh and Haryana. While Himachal and Haryana agreed, Punjab cited substantial losses, prompting the SC to warn of consequences.
Senator Thom Tillis threatened to withhold his vote for Donald Trump's attorney general nominee, Todd Blanche, if Trump pursues his $1.8 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund." This escalates a dispute between Senate Republicans and Trump over the fund, which Tillis and Senator John Cornyn demand be permanently dissolved.
Donald Trump has reaffirmed support for a controversial "anti-weaponisation fund," which critics say would use taxpayer money to reward political allies. This stance complicates the Senate confirmation of his attorney general nominee, Todd Blanche, who previously oversaw the fund's creation and faces questions about his loyalty.
New Mexico AG Raúl Torrez is suing the state's CYFD after staff allegedly forced a 15-year-old American citizen into Mexico to reunite with his deported mother. Torrez seeks his return and a restraining order against similar future actions.
