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.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche privately assured religious leaders on a recorded conference call that the DOJ is working to restrict access to mail-order abortion drugs and make the Dobbs decision permanent nationwide.
El candidato de Trump a fiscal general, Todd Blanche, canceló el controvertido fondo de 1.800 millones para compensar a perseguidos políticos y se comprometió a limitar la inmunidad fiscal del expresidente y su familia, buscando así convencer a senadores republicanos reticentes.
Republican US Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis will support Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney-general after securing a deal to rescind an anti-weaponisation fund and narrow IRS tax audit immunities for Donald Trump.
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.
Republican senators appear satisfied with Todd Blanche's last-ditch statement clarifying the DOJ 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' and tax immunity, but critics slam it as hollow and flimsy.
Blanche hat Pläne für einen umstrittenen Entschädigungsfonds für angebliche Opfer politisch motivierter Strafverfolgung endgültig zurückgenommen. Diese Entscheidung erfolgte vor der Abstimmung über seine Nominierung als Justizminister, nachdem Kritiker befürchteten, Staatsgelder könnten an Kapitol-Sturm-Teilnehmer fließen.
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.
Todd Blanche, ministro della Giustizia ad interim e avvocato di Donald Trump, ha emesso un ordine esecutivo per chiudere un fondo "anti-strumentalizzazione" da quasi 1,8 miliardi di dollari. Questa mossa mira a soddisfare le richieste dei senatori John Cornyn e Thom Tillis, che bloccavano la sua nomina definitiva, e a evitare un rinvio.
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.
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 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.
Senatör Blanche, ABD Adalet Bakanlığı'nın "silah gibi kullanıma karşı fon" olarak adlandırılan 1,8 milyar dolarlık tartışmalı planının senatörlerle yapılan görüşmeler sonrası iptal edildiğini duyurdu. Fon, 6 Ocak Kongre baskınıyla ilişkilendirilenlere haksız tazminat sağlayabileceği gerekçesiyle eleştirilmişti.
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.
美國總統川普提名的司法部長人選布蘭希任命案，參議院司法委員會將於4日表決。因部分共和黨人阻撓，川普威脅若任命案不過，將推動曾同意擱置的「反武器化基金」立法，儘管他前一天才稱該基金已「死」。
Le ministre des Comptes publics, David Amiel, a souligné la nécessité d'un débat sur l'indexation automatique des dépenses sur l'inflation, évoquant une "année blanche" budgétaire en 2027 pour redresser les finances publiques, une piste également soutenue par le ministre de l'Économie, Roland Lescure.
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.
Volodymyr Zelensky rencontre Donald Trump à la Maison-Blanche avec un ton léger, malgré les tensions passées et l'actualité de la guerre en Ukraine, avec des drones ukrainiens ayant frappé Moscou.
Der US-Senat hat Jay Clayton als neuen Geheimdienstkoordinator bestätigt, während die Bestätigung von Todd Blanche als Justizminister wegen seines Widerstands gegen das Ende des umstrittenen Entschädigungsfonds von Trump blockiert ist.
Deux hommes ont été blessés à l'arme blanche lors d'agressions distinctes à Manhattan. Le suspect, Raul Morales, 51 ans, a été interpellé. Selon la police, il aurait crié « Allah Akbar » pendant les attaques, et une enquête est en cours pour déterminer s'il s'agit d'un crime de haine.
La Maison-Blanche a annoncé de nouvelles surtaxes douanières de 25% sur certains produits brésiliens, suite à une enquête sur des pratiques commerciales "déraisonnables". Ces mesures, qui entrent en vigueur ce mercredi, préfigurent une extension des droits de douane à une soixantaine d'autres économies, dont le Canada et l'UE, pour remplacer des taxes temporaires.
Quatre experts mandatés par Bercy recommandent une « année blanche » pour le budget 2027. Des économistes estiment à 126 milliards d’euros les économies nécessaires d'ici 2032 pour stabiliser la dette publique, identifiant les niches fiscales comme une source majeure d'économies.
