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Jul 27, 2026 The Senate Judiciary Committee and Republican senators faced a standoff over Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The fight over the nation's top law enforcement post carried direct consequences for civil rights enforcement and public accountability.
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- Todd Blanche's Confirmation as Attorney General — Todd Blanche, former defense lawyer for Donald Trump, is poised for confirmation as the U.S.
- Senate Judiciary Committee Faces Standoff Over AG Nominee — The Senate Judiciary Committee is facing a standoff over the confirmation of Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
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Week 80 – 2026-07-25–2026-07-31
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