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Senate Confirms Todd Blanche After Handful Of GOP Holdouts Threatened His Nomination

The Senate confirmed acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to be the next attorney general after holdouts threatened his nomination process.

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Murkowski Comments On Vote

Sen. 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 […]

Republican Party Alaska

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GOP Holdout Who Holds Trump’s AG Nominee’s Fate In His Hands Makes Major Announcement

Republican 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

Sen. 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…

Alaska Lisa Murkowski

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Blanche Says Trump ‘Allowed’ to Ax Pirro If He Wants

Acting 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…

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Cory Booker Loses All Composure In Committee Hearing

Sen. 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 […]

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Boxing

McGregor Out After ACL/Meniscus Injury at UFC 329

Conor McGregor’s comeback fight against Max Holloway at UFC 329 ended in an ACL and meniscus knee injury, with doctors initially indicating a torn ACL and him already undergoing surgery plans. UFC officials and media notes point to a lengthy rehab window—White suggesting a long hiatus while later updates show McGregor training exercises and a public push for a potential return, possibly by summer 2027, as fans and pundits monitor his recovery progress.

Conor McGregor Max Holloway

Jul 27, 2026

Senate Confirms Todd Blanche After Handful Of GOP Holdouts Threatened His Nomination

Murkowski Comments On Vote

GOP Holdout Who Holds Trump’s AG Nominee’s Fate In His Hands Makes Major Announcement

Murkowski to Vote Against Blanche; Confirmation in Jeopardy

Blanche Says Trump ‘Allowed’ to Ax Pirro If He Wants

Cory Booker Loses All Composure In Committee Hearing

McGregor Out After ACL/Meniscus Injury at UFC 329

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