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Democracy NowJul 16, 2026
Todd Blanche Is "Not Fit" to Be AG, from Epstein Files to Trump's $1.8B Slush Fund: Rep. Jayapal
Confirmation hearings are underway for President Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general, his personal attorney Todd Blanche. Blanche is mired in a number of controversies, most notably his mishandling of the administration's release of the Epstein files while serving as deputy attorney general under Pam Bondi. Washington state Representative Pramila Jayapal, who is co-sponsoring a bill to allow Epstein survivors whose identifying information was improperly publicized by the Department of Justice to sue the federal government for damages, says "Todd Blanche was responsible" for the breach. "He really wanted to discourage anyone else from coming forward with more information. … It's [a] big reason why he shouldn't be the attorney general." Jayapal also discusses the Department of Justice's surveillance of herself and other legislators who viewed Epstein-related documents and Blanche's longstanding personal and professional connections with Trump.

New York Times PoliticsJul 16, 2026
Republican Senator Thom Tillis Demands Todd Blanche Meet With Epstein Survivors
Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina made the stipulation during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Thursday for witnesses to discuss Mr. Blanche's nomination.

Washington Post PoliticsJul 16, 2026
White House teleprompter operator placed on leave after betting on Trump speeches
A White House teleprompter operator has been placed on unpaid leave after his online prediction market activity, which showed he was placing wagers related to President Donald Trump's public remarks, was flagged to federal regulators.

Yahoo PoliticsJul 16, 2026
Key Republican says he won't vote for Blanche unless he meets with Epstein survivors


Washington Post PoliticsJul 16, 2026
These battleground Senate candidates raised the most money
Democratic candidates are raising more money than Republicans in key Senate races, and Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff (D) has the most money at his disposal at $42 million.

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New York Times PoliticsJul 15, 2026
Todd Blanche, Trump's Attorney General Pick, Faces Crucial Hurdle After Rocky Hearing
Even a single Republican "no" vote would block Mr. Blanche's nomination from consideration by the full Senate, which could sink his confirmation.

New York Times PoliticsJul 15, 2026
Here Are the Maine Democrats Running to Replace Graham Platner
To win, they'll have to convince Democrats at a July 25 convention that they're the best candidate to take on Senator Susan Collins, a Republican.

Politics - U.S. HouseJul 15, 2026
House Republican in Key Swing Race Discloses a Drunk-Driving Arrest
Representative Mike Lawler of New York said in a televised interview that he was arrested on St. Patrick's Day in 2012, after learning that his father was gravely ill.

Politics - U.S. SenateJul 15, 2026
Trump's Latest C.D.C. Nominee Vows Not to ‘Betray the Science'
Dr. Erica Schwartz told senators in a confirmation hearing that she did not think Robert F. Kennedy Jr. or President Trump would ask her to do anything to hurt public health. Some senators were incredulous.
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