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Ex-DoJ lawyer fired by Todd Blanche urges senators to reject nomination

Liz Oyer tells of how she refused to ‘rubber-stamp a political favor’ in gun rights case involving Trump ally Mel Gibson

The Guardian - US

Jeffrey Epstein abuse survivors unleash on Todd Blanche: ‘The audacity to say these lies’

One Epstein survivor bluntly described Blanche’s testimony as ‘bulls***” and described his handling of the matter as ‘disgusting’

The Independent UK

DOJ Defends Musk's Unpermitted Gas Turbines, Saying Shutting Down Grok Threatens National Security

SpaceX has bought a $1 billion gas turbine company and installed dozens of unpermitted units to power its Grok AI centre, with US officials now arguing that shutting them down would endanger national security.

International Business Times UK

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DOJ Threatens To Strip Police And Rape Kit Funding From Sanctuary Cities Blocking ICE

The Trump administration's threat to withhold federal funding from cities not complying with ICE directives endangers public safety services, prompting legal battles.

International Business Times UK

Tillis adds a new condition to his vote for Blanche

Sen. Thom Tillis on Thursday set a new condition for his vote to confirm Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche to attorney general: He wants Blanche to meet with Epstein victims first. During the second day of hearings for Blanche’s nomination as attorney general, Tillis, a North Carolina Republican who will…

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Todd Blanche’s Senate testimony proved one thing — that the Trump weaponization slush fund still isn’t dead

ANALYSIS: Blanche’s admission to John Cornyn proves that Donald Trump can’t get out of his own way when it comes to the Senate, writes John Bowden

The Independent UK

Todd Blanche Under Fire for Blocking Judge-Ordered Unredacted Epstein Drug Trafficking Files

A federal judge accuses Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche of violating a court order to release unredacted Epstein files, intensifying scrutiny over his nomination and DOJ's transparency claims.

International Business Times UK

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What Todd Blanche accidentally revealed about Trump during his confirmation hearing

ANALYSIS: This was an absurd situation dressed up like a normal hearing, writes Holly Baxter. But some of the former Trump lawyer’s exchanges with senators were particularly eye-opening

The Independent UK

Trump escalates his war on journalism

New York Times journalists face contempt of court after refusing to name sources on Qatari jet story

Salon

Blanche pushes back on ‘weaponization’ fund worries during hearing

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche defended his involvement in a $1.8 billion “weaponization” compensation fund at his Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing Wednesday in his bid for the top Justice Department job. Over the course of the hearing, Blanche sparred with Democrats and pushed back on concerns from some Republicans…

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Gautam Adani denies any deal linked to dismissal of US criminal case in sworn affidavit

Gautam Adani has categorically denied any involvement with a deal related to the dismissal of criminal charges against him. He affirmed under oath that he was ignorant of any agreements surrounding this matter. The Justice Department explained that legal hurdles necessitated the charge dismissal. Furthermore, discussions between Adani's legal team…

The Economic Times

Todd Blanche downplays Trump alliance in confirmation hearing

President’s pick for attorney general faces tough questions over purging of career prosecutors, January 6 and Epstein

The Guardian - US

New Jersey becomes the 11th state to enact a state-level voting rights act

Welcome to Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia's Weekly Election Policy Digest. Every Tuesday, we deliver the latest updates on election policy around the country, including nationwide trends and recent legislative activity.

Ballotpedia

Todd Blanche ripped into Trump’s weaponization czar and directed key prosecutions of president’s enemies, emails show

Newly published documents glimpse acting attorney general’s grip inside the DOJ as he prepares for Senate confirmation hearings

The Independent UK

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Reason

Slush Fund Update!

I'm sure that readers are as anxious as I am to see how Todd Blanche explains this all away during his confirmation hearings.

The Independent UK

Epstein survivors release video urging Senate to block Trump’s AG pick over botched release of files

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche set for confirmation hearing Wednesday but campaigners abused by Jeffrey Epstein say his handling of the government’s documents on the late predator should be disqualifying

Roll Call

Todd Blanche takes his turn on the hot seat

Todd Blanche faces his biggest public test Wednesday in his bid to serve as President Donald Trump’s fourth confirmed attorney general: a Senate Judiciary Committee with a pair of undecided Republicans. The panel’s two-day hearing, which will feature Blanche on the first day and outside witnesses on the second, will…

International Business Times UK

What Is the Pentagon DOJ Leak Task Force? Inside Hegseth's Plan That Has Press Freedom Groups Alarmed

Pete Hegseth's new Pentagon-DOJ leak task force arrives days after four New York Times reporters were subpoenaed, and it could decide how much of the Gulf war Americans get to see.

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Benzinga

Trump's $1.78 Billion 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund Deal Had 'Never A Case Or Controversy, Rules Judge: 'Brought to Manipulate the Judicial Process'

A federal judge ruled that President Donald Trump’s settlement with the Justice Department over the leak of his tax returns stemmed from a lawsuit that lacked a genuine legal dispute and was used to legitimize the agreement in court.

International Business Times UK

Pete Hegseth Warns New DOJ Leak Taskforce Will Hit Government Whistleblowers With Full Force of Law

The Pentagon and DOJ have formed a taskforce to prosecute whistleblowers, aiming to protect national security. This move has raised concerns about press freedom among major news organisations.

The Guardian - US

Hegseth announces joint taskforce with DoJ to target and prosecute press leaks

US defense secretary says taskforce will ‘combat dangers’ of leaks in latest escalation of White House press crackdown

Reason

Justice Department Subpoenas New York Times Journalists Who Reported About Trump's New Plane

The government says the reporters are not targets of the investigation, but such subpoenas can still have a chilling effect on the press.

International Business Times UK

DOJ Grand Jury Investigates Allegations Involving Shawn Fain as 400,000 UAW Members Prepare for Crucial Vote

A DOJ grand jury is probing claims UAW President Shawn Fain sought benefits for his fiancée, deepening turmoil as 400,000 members prepare to vote in a six-way election this autumn.

International Business Times UK

Trump Administration Accused by New Mexico of Blocking Crucial Jeffrey Epstein Ranch Files

New Mexico's AG accuses the USDOJ of delaying justice for Epstein's victims by withholding unredacted records crucial to the Zorro Ranch investigation, raising concerns over accountability.

The Economic Times

US Justice Department hindering probe of former Epstein ranch, New Mexico says

Jeffrey Epstein news: New Mexico's Attorney General accuses the Justice Department of delaying its investigation. He claims unredacted files on Jeffrey Epstein are being withheld. The state reopened its probe into activities at Epstein's former ranch. The Justice Department stated it responded to the state's request in June. The agency…

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