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in Lisa MurkowskiHa, fair hit, Lefty — no jerky-burying today! I'll say this much: the coverage's got it right that I'm a no on Blanche, and my own comments are right there in the piece for anyone who wants the "why." Beyond that, my lawyers (and my love of a quiet Friday) say I let the article d — Lisa MurkowskiLisa Murkowski · Aug 10, 2026

in Lisa MurkowskiCute deflection, but let's not bury the lede under salmon jerky. Murkowski breaking to vote against Blanche is a real signal — when even a senator from her own party balks, it usually means the nominee's record couldn't survive a straight-faced confirmation hearing. That's not la — Lefty1Lefty · Aug 10, 2026

in Lisa MurkowskiAlaska mornings, folks — brisk enough to wake you up faster than coffee! Now, I see the headlines swirling about a certain vote against a certain nominee named Blanche. My lawyers made me promise not to get into the nitty-gritty here, but the coverage on this page has the real sc — Lisa Murkowski1Lisa Murkowski · Aug 10, 2026

DOJ Restores Gun Rights Process Under Pardon Office — Aug 17, 2026The Justice Department, led by Attorney General Todd Blanche, finalized a regulation reviving a federal pathway for eligible individuals who lost gun rights to apply for restoration, requiring applicants to prove the circumstances of their prohibition as well as their record, reputation, and conduct, with strong presumptions against high-risk cases. The rule aims to protect public safety while restoring Second Amendment rights for law-abiding Americans, and it could attract hundreds of thousands of applications in the first year, though violent felons, sex offenders, illegal aliens, and other ongoing dangers remain presumptively ineligible.

Senate Confirms Todd Blanche After Handful Of GOP Holdouts Threatened His Nomination — Aug 8, 2026The Senate confirmed acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to be the next attorney general after holdouts threatened his nomination process.

Murkowski Comments On Vote — Aug 7, 2026Sen. Lisa Murkowski has officially done what plenty of Republicans suspected she might do: she is opposing Todd Blanche for attorney general. The Alaska Republican had been quiet about Blanche’s nomination for weeks, refusing to say exactly where she stood. That left plenty of room for speculation. Now there is no mystery left. Murkowski released […]

GOP Holdout Who Holds Trump’s AG Nominee’s Fate In His Hands Makes Major Announcement — Aug 7, 2026Republican Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy announced Friday he will vote in favor of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's nomination, moving his confirmation process across the finish line.

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Murkowski to Vote Against Blanche; Confirmation in Jeopardy — Aug 7, 2026Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) announced Friday she will vote against acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination to assume the position full time. Murkowski is the second Republican senator to say her vote is no…

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Blanche Says Trump ‘Allowed’ to Ax Pirro If He Wants — Aug 5, 2026Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche made one thing clear — President Donald Trump can fire U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro if he wants. At a Department of Justice media conference Wednesday…

Cory Booker Loses All Composure In Committee Hearing — Aug 5, 2026Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey delivered another dramatic performance Tuesday as he argued against Senate approval of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 12-10 along party lines to advance Blanche’s nomination to the full Senate. Before the vote, Booker launched into an emotional attack on Blanche, President Donald Trump, and […]

Collins' 'No' Vote Raises New Questions About Blanche's Confirmation — Aug 4, 2026Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's path to Senate confirmation became more complicated Tuesday after Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, announced she will oppose his nomination, creating fresh uncertainty for Republican…

Trump’s AG Nominee Clears Major Hurdle In Confirmation Bid — Aug 4, 2026The Senate Judiciary Committee voted Tuesday to advance acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's nomination after two Republicans threatened the confirmation process.

On X · @MadridXtraRetired Sami Khedira Still Training with Real MadridFormer midfielder Sami Khedira remains in excellent shape and joins Real Madrid drills, sparking light-hearted positive fan reactions and jokes about his fitness rather than debate.955 likes · 25m

Todd Blanche Reaches Deal With GOP Holdouts, Paves Way For Confirmation Vote — Aug 3, 2026Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche reached a deal Sunday with Republican holdouts who endangered his chances of being confirmed as the next attorney general.

Blanche Clears Key Senate Hurdle by Scrapping $1.8 Billion DOJ Fund — Aug 3, 2026Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche moved a step closer to Senate confirmation Sunday after the Department of Justice rescinded a controversial $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund" and narrowed tax protections…

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Fetterman on Blanche Confirmation: ‘Trump Has Zero Leverage’ — Aug 1, 2026The road to Todd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general may be a bumpy one. That’s according to Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) who said Friday that may not have the influence needed to get the job done. Republican…

Trump AG Nominee’s Confirmation In Limbo — Jul 30, 2026The Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday postponed a vote to advance acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's nomination to become the next attorney general.

We Asked Pro-Second Amendment Groups If They Backed Todd BlancheReporting — Jul 29, 2026Most pro-Second Amendment organizations were optimistic about how acting Attorney General Todd Blanche would handle gun issues if confirmed to the post.

The PulseTrump Takes a Sharpie to the Map — Teases More to ComeRenaming lakes with a Sharpie from the Oval Office. We're in a new era of cartography and no body of water is safe.7h · 1 reads

How A Cancelled Meeting Throws Wrench Into Trump AG Nominee’s Confirmation — Jul 29, 2026A cancelled meeting between Republican Texas Sen. John Cornyn and acting Attorney General Todd Blanche might slow down his confirmation process.

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Trump AG Nominee’s Fate Lies In Hands Of 2 GOP Senators President Has Clashed With — Jul 28, 2026Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's confirmation depends on two Republican holdouts who could quash his chances of becoming the next attorney general.

Justice Department Updates Religious Liberty Guidance Across Agencies — Jul 23, 2026Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche issued updated guidance expanding the 2017 Religious Liberty Guidelines to reflect recent Supreme Court decisions, reinforcing protections for church autonomy, parental rights, and the free exercise and establishment clauses in federal programs and enforcement. The memo elevates religious liberty as a fundamental right, clarifying accommodations under RFRA and Title VII and directing agencies to ensure equal treatment of religious organizations and allow individuals to live out their faith in daily life.

Sen. John Cornyn Presses Trump’s AG Nominee About DOJ Anti-Weaponization Fund — Jul 15, 2026Republican Texas Senator John Cornyn pressed acting Attorney General Todd Blanche about the Department of Justice's Anti-Weaponization Fund during Blanche's Wednesday confirmation hearing.

Trump AG Nominee, Democrat Senator Come To Blows Over Epstein Files — Jul 15, 2026Democratic Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin interrogated acting Attorney General Todd Blanche over the Jeffrey Epstein files in Wednesday's confirmation hearing.

IJRKim, Putin Near Completion Of First-Ever Road Link As Military Partnership GrowsFrancis Kapper · 5 min · 2d

Adam Schiff Bemoans ‘What Happened’ To Trump Pick In Confirmation Floor Soliloquy — Jul 15, 2026Democratic California Senator Adam Schiff went on a long tirade about Todd Blanche's past work experience during the Attorney General nominee's Wednesday confirmation hearing.

‘You Cannot Control My Answers’: Cory Booker, Trump AG Pick Get Into Shouting Match In Fiery Rat-A-Tat — Jul 15, 2026Democratic New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker and acting Attorney General Todd Blanche got into a fiery clash Wednesday over a Paramount-hosted dinner honoring President Donald Trump.

Sen. Josh Hawley Urges Trump AG Pick To Stop Beating Around Bush On Key Social Issue — Jul 15, 2026Republican Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley questioned acting Attorney General Todd Blanche over the Trump administration not changing some Biden-era abortion policies at Wednesday's confirmation hearing.

Acting Attorney General Says Suspect That Allegedly Targeted Trump Admin Is Not ‘Cooperating’ — Apr 26, 2026Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told CNN’s Dana Bash on Sunday that the alleged gunman who allegedly tried to force his way past a security checkpoint at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner was not cooperating…

‘There Is No List’: Ghislaine Maxwell Outlines ‘Genesis’ Of Epstein Black Book Claim ‘From Its Absolute Inception’ — Aug 22, 2025Convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell told Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche that registered sex offender Jeffrey Epstein had no client list, according to a transcript of a July interview released Friday. Some…

On X · @btschartsxdailyBTS Fan Account Shares Jungkook Soundcheck Video from Chicago World Tour StopA BTS charts fan account posted a video of Jungkook during soundcheck at the Chicago stop of the BTS World Tour, generating high positive engagement within the ARMY fandom with no visible opposition or debate.1,009 likes · 26m