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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
How Todd Blanche Made the Justice Dept. Less Independent
Our Justice Department reporter Devlin Barrett describes how Todd Blanche, President Trump's former personal lawyer and current nominee for attorney general, has helped Mr. Trump gain more control over the Justice Department.

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Republican Senator Thom Tillis Demands Todd Blanche Meet With Epstein Survivors (New York Times Politics)

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.

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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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Democratic Senate Candidates Trounce Republicans in Fund-Raising (New York Times Politics)

Drudge ReportJul 16, 2026
Tillis withholds Blanche vote until AG pick meets Epstein survivors...




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BBC PoliticsJul 16, 2026
Starmer pledges 'unwavering support' for Ukraine on final visit as PM
The outgoing prime minister assures President Zelensky of the UK's continued support in its war with Russia.

Politics - U.S. HouseJul 16, 2026
Can a Pro-Israel Democrat Still Win a Big Primary? She's Going to Try.
To prevail in Michigan's crucial Senate primary, Representative Haley Stevens will need to overcome Democratic voters' skepticism of Israel. Pro-Israel groups are spending heavily to help her.

Yahoo PoliticsJul 16, 2026
'********': The Dividing Line Between The Progressives Who Could Replace Graham Platner


Yahoo PoliticsJul 16, 2026
Trump's teleprompter operator on unpaid leave for alleged prediction market bets on Trump speeches


Drudge ReportJul 16, 2026
Kremlin turns drone warfare into reality TV...




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Democracy NowJul 16, 2026
We Are Sending a Message to Netanyahu: Rep. Jayapal on 100 Dems Voting to Cut Israeli Military Aid
As we continue our conversation with Congressmember Pramila Jayapal, we turn to recent developments involving the United States military. On Wednesday, Jayapal was one of over half of all House Democrats to vote in favor eliminating over $3 billion in military aid to Israel. Although the proposed amendment was ultimately shot down, the final tally with over 100 members voting yes is still a "sea change" in U.S. political support for Israel, says Jayapal. Following Israel's genocide of Palestinians in Gaza, "it is the horror of what has unfolded that has finally allowed us to confront the fact that we should not be using taxpayer dollars to send to Israel to perpetrate this kind of violence."

Jayapal also responds to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's new order mandating testosterone testing and offering testosterone replacement therapy for servicemembers aged 30 and over. "Providing testosterone is actually gender affirming care," Jayapal remarks. Last year, Hegseth ordered a halt to all gender-affirming medical procedures for military servicemembers and banned openly trans people from service. These actions are "intrusive behavior," says Jayapal, "where the government is getting involved in prescribing what medication you do or don't take, without your consent."


NYT Homeland Press ReleasesJul 16, 2026
Joan Sebastian Guerrero. Lorenzo Salgado Araujo. These ICE Killings Must Stop.
Congress must push back against our inhumane immigration tactics.

New York Times PoliticsJul 16, 2026
Warnock and Ossoff, Georgia's Senators, Ridicule Trump's Election Fraud Claims
Senators in both parties say the state's 2020 Senate election is a long-settled issue.

Yahoo PoliticsJul 16, 2026
Trump's pick to lead TSA calls private airport screening program 'pro-worker,' vows to help workers


New York Times PoliticsJul 16, 2026
Design Panel Signals Support for Fencing Off Park Near the White House
The Commission of Fine Arts considered the Trump administration's proposal regarding Lafayette Square, which has been the site of numerous protests.

BBC PoliticsJul 16, 2026
Burnham planning summer tour of UK in early weeks as PM
Described as a "listening tour of the UK", Burnham will travel across the country in August while MPs break for the summer.

New York Times PoliticsJul 16, 2026
Trump Is Expected to Revisit Election Fraud Claims in Speech: What to Know.
Repeated investigations and audits have debunked claims by the president and his allies of widespread fraud or manipulation in 2020 or other elections.

Drudge ReportJul 16, 2026
Iran Unveils Giant Mural of Trump Inside Coffin in Brazen Threat...




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Yahoo PoliticsJul 16, 2026
Federal panel reviews park fencing plan and visitor screening center to improve White House security


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
Trump Pressures ICE to Resume Traffic Stops After They Were Halted Over Fatal Shootings
Immigration and Customs Enforcement ordered its officers on Tuesday to halt most vehicle stops across the country after they shot two people over the past week.

New York Times PoliticsJul 15, 2026
Maine Democrats' Adventurous Political Experiment
The party's leaders have a political experiment on their hands.

New York Times PoliticsJul 15, 2026
Almost Half of House Democrats Vote to End Aid to Israel
The measure failed, but the level of support among Democrats exposed a stark shift in the party away from backing the Jewish state.

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Politics - U.S. SenateJul 15, 2026
Democrats Question Trump's Top Intelligence Pick Over 2020 Elections
Jay Clayton, President Trump's nominee to lead the nation's intelligence community, was repeatedly questioned by Democrat senators about the 2020 election during his confirmation hearing.

New York Times PoliticsJul 15, 2026
Senators Press for Scrutiny of Blanche's Role in Spiking Clemency Inquiry
During his confirmation hearing, the acting attorney general refused to discuss the termination of an investigation into a commutation issued by President Trump.

Drudge ReportJul 15, 2026
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Yahoo PoliticsJul 15, 2026
Trump's pick for intelligence head emphasizes security experience as Democrats press on elections


Yahoo PoliticsJul 15, 2026
Becerra, Hilton give preview for reshaped California governor's race in dueling L.A. speeches


New York Times PoliticsJul 15, 2026
U.S. Military Again Blockades Iranian Ports After Collapse of Cease-Fire
President Trump ordered U.S. warships and aircraft to stop vessels going to and from Iran. Enforcing a blockade takes a huge commitment of warships and aircraft.

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.

New York Times PoliticsJul 15, 2026
Clayton Dodges Question on 2020 Election, and Democrats Call Him on It
Jay Clayton's nomination to lead the U.S. intelligence community comes as the White House pushes to use declassified intelligence to show concerns about election security.

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.

Yahoo PoliticsJul 15, 2026
US Mint produces a $1 coin bearing Trump's face to help celebrate America's 250th birthday


Washington Post PoliticsJul 15, 2026
Key House Democrats voice support for amendment to cancel Israel defense funding
The announcements reflect a growing disconnect between the Democratic establishment, with its long-standing support for the U.S. ally, and the party's left wing.

New York Times PoliticsJul 15, 2026
Todd Blanche Faces Crucial Hurdle Ahead of Confirmation as Attorney General
Todd Blanche's nomination is broadly a referendum on President Trump's vision of the Justice Department as a projection of his power.

Yahoo PoliticsJul 14, 2026
Tom Homan Has Unhinged Response To Latest Fatal ICE Shootings


The Daily BeastOct 16, 2024
Juicy Couture and Athena Club Are Bringing Y2K Glam to Your Next Everything Shower
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The early aughts brought us so many gifts—the going-out top, monogrammed bags, Myspace, rom-coms with a magazine editor as the main character, and the Juicy Couture tracksuit. The fashion label, founded by Pamela Skaist-Levy and Gela Nash-Taylor, had been around for a few years, but its hero garment, the velour tracksuit, took the brand to legendary status. There wasn't a day that went by when 2000s icons like Paris Hilton, Britney Spears, and Lindsay Lohan weren't photographed by paparazzi in these colorful two-piece suits.

In the past several years, Juicy Couture has been experiencing a renaissance of sorts, and I (and my own personal Juicy tracksuit collection) are here for it. Aside from its iconic tracksuits, the brand has been releasing some pretty interesting collabs, from Ganni and Reebok to Kraft Mayo and Red Robin (yes, the burger restaurant). Juicy Couture's latest collaboration is with bodycare and wellness brand Athena Club, known for its sleek razors, ultra-hydrating shaving creams, an


Reuters PoliticsJun 17, 2020
Trump asked China to help him win in 2020, offered 'favors to dictators,' Bolton says
In a withering behind-the-scenes portrayal, President Donald Trump's former national security adviser John Bolton accused him of sweeping misdeeds that included explicitly seeking Chinese President Xi Jinping's help to win re-election.
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