Trump's new attorney general says he will not pledge independence from the White House and will "of course" weigh Trump's view on prosecutions
Every source from the earlier chapters of this story, grouped by worldview.
Chapter 5 · Aug 8 – Aug 10 · 3 days
Blanche confirmed 50-49
Dem Soc2 articles
Liberal24 articles
- Sen. Bill Cassidy says his decision to confirm Todd Blanche wasn't "black or white"
- Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 19, 2026
- Todd Blanche confirmed as attorney general
- Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as Trump’s attorney general in overnight vote
- Susan Collins is back to her old tricks. Voters should see right through them.
- Trump loyalist Todd Blanche confirmed by Senate as US attorney general
- Blanche confirmation allows Trump to continue ‘pervasive, breathtaking corruption’, says Schumer – as it happened
- Bill Cassidy says Todd Blanche vote wasn't 'black or white decision'
- “You will bring the damn documents!” Judge gives Todd Blanche EPSTEIN MANDATE in court
- Senate votes to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general
- Senate confirms Todd Blanche, Trump's ex-defense lawyer, as attorney general
- Senate confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general
- GOP-controlled Senate delivers win for Trump with Blanche confirmation
- Week in Politics: Blanche confirmed as attorney general; Iran-Oman Strait deal stalls
- After fraught battle, Senate confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general
- The Senate eked out a summer break. But bigger fights are coming.
- Cassidy backs Blanche for attorney general, clearing way for confirmation
- Murkowski says she'll vote against Blanche's nomination for attorney general
- Sen. Bill Cassidy, a critical Republican holdout, backs Todd Blanche for attorney general
- Blanche's path to confirmation appears clear after winning key Republican's support
- GOP's Cassidy didn't have to back Blanche's nomination. He made the wrong call anyway.
- Cassidy backs Todd Blanche, securing his path to Senate confirmation
- INSANE: Republican announcement ROCKS Washington | Another Day
- BREAKING: New Epstein UPDATE sends Trump into TAILSPIN
Center9 articles
- Senate confirms Blanche as attorney general in an overnight vote
- Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as Trump's attorney general in overnight vote
- Senators exit without meeting Trump's demands for voting bill
- Trump's ex-lawyer Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as US attorney general
- "Blanche on track for narrow Senate confirmation as attorney general" · 2026-08-08
- US Senator Cassidy will vote to confirm Blanche for AG, likely saving teetering nomination
- WATCH: Sen. Cassidy says he'll vote to confirm Todd Blanche for attorney general
- Blanche's attorney general confirmation is in doubt as GOP Sen. Murkowski opposes his nomination
- Cassidy backs Blanche for attorney general, appearing to clear way for confirmation
Center-Right3 articles
Libertarian1 article
MAGA7 articles
- Chuck Todd Melts Down Over Blanche, Says GOP Senators Fear Trump’s ‘Goons’
- Todd Blanche Confirmed as U.S. Attorney General Despite Opposition from Some Republicans
- Blanche survives Republican defectors as Trump gets his new attorney general
- Todd Blanche confirmed as U.S. AG
- Fauci in the congressional wringer: A test for Trump's newly-minted attorney general
- Today In Republicans Being Useless: Murkowski Tries (But Fails) To Sink Blanche Confirmation
- Todd Blanche Gets Guarantee From Key Senator On Confirmation Vote
Religious2 articles
Identity5 articles
- Hakeem Jeffries tells voters ‘remember in November’ after Todd Blanche confirmation
- Trump's former personal attorney Todd Blanche confirmed to be Attorney General on slim vote
- 'We're the pawns': Epstein survivors say DOJ has failed them as Todd Blanche takes over
- Trump's Former Lawyer Is Now Attorney General
- Don't give Todd Blanche a 'promotion,' national civil rights organization warns Republican senators
Chapter 4 · Aug 3 – Aug 6 · 4 days
Blanche confirmed 50-49
Far Left1 article
Liberal21 articles
- MAJOR UPDATE suddenly ROCKS Blanche confirmation | Another Day
- Trump CAUGHT in BACKDOOR SCHEME as Vote Approaches
- Todd Blanche CRASHES & BURNS with DISASTER announcement
- Todd Blanche nomination hanging by thread after he advances out of committee
- Collins says she'll oppose Blanche, who can only afford to lose 1 more Republican Senate vote
- DOJ says Jan. 6 claims are time-barred under Federal Tort Claims Act
- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., on expected vote to advance Todd Blanche's nomination
- Todd Blanche Loosely Pledges to Kill the January 6th Slush Fund For His Own Good
- Cornyn, Tillis back Blanche for attorney general after deal on DOJ fund
- How Cornyn and Tillis' deal on Blanche falls short of their demands
- Michigan's primary reflects a Democratic base transforming in Trump 2.0: From the Politics Desk
- WOW: Trump/Blanche scandal takes UNEXPECTED turn | Another Day
- Acting attorney general issues order rescinding "anti-weaponization fund"
- Todd Blanche reaches deal with holdout senators to scrap ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
- Todd Blanche rescinds Trump's 'anti-weaponization fund' ahead of nomination hearing
- Blanche formally rescinds Trump’s $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponization fund’ ahead of nomination hearing
- The Senate has already endorsed Todd Blanche’s abuse of power
- Trump escalates feud with GOP senators over Todd Blanche nomination
- ‘Wouldn’t bet my house on it’: GOP senator doubts Blanche confirmation
- Sen. John Kennedy says he’d exclude Jan. 6 rioters from an ‘anti-weaponization’ fund bill
- As he wrestles with the monumental and the absurd, Trump forgets what voters want
Center9 articles
- Pirro faces loyalty test by refuting Trump on reflecting pool
- News Wrap: Blanche nomination clears Senate Judiciary Committee
- Senate faces long to-do list and little time before recess
- Holdout senators back Blanche for AG after he formally withdraws Trump fund plan
- Blanche wins support from GOP holdouts after vowing to scrap 'anti-weaponization fund'
- Trump's tax audit immunity remains in place
- PBS News Hour full episode, August 3, 2026
- Blanche rescinds $1.8 billion fund for Trump supporters
- Trump's threat to push ahead on settlement fund injects new uncertainty into attorney general talks
Center-Right8 articles
- It's Still a Blue Wave
- Capital One Just Dropped an Atomic Bomb on Trump (w/ Andrew Weissmann)
- Dirty Water
- The Next Level: LIVE Election Night Coverage
- Don't Believe Todd Blanche About Trump's Slush Fund From Hell
- GOP Sheep to the Midterm Slaughter
- Cornyn reaches deal with DOJ ahead of Todd Blanche nomination vote
- Anti-weaponization fund could be ‘back on the table’ if Blanche not confirmed: Trump
Libertarian4 articles
Religious1 article
Chapter 3 · Jul 30 – Aug 2 · 4 days
Blanche and the IRS fund
Liberal30 articles
- Trump will push for "anti-weaponization fund" if Blanche not confirmed, he says
- Trump escalates feud with GOP senators over Todd Blanche nomination
- The Senate has already endorsed Todd Blanche’s abuse of power
- Blanche’s nomination may be stalled, but payouts to Trump allies are underway
- Trump bets GOP senators will cave on Todd Blanche
- Trump says he’ll revive ‘anti-weaponization’ fund if Blanche’s nomination for AG is blocked
- Week in Politics: Todd Blanche nomination; Michigan's Democratic Senate shakeup
- Senate Judiciary sets potential Blanche AG nomination vote, as standoff between Trump and GOP holdouts continues
- Trump defends ‘anti-weaponization’ fund, further complicating Blanche nomination
- Trump says he may pull Todd Blanche's nomination to circumvent GOP holdouts
- Former Sen. Flake on what GOP objections over Blanche's nomination means for Trump
- In new effort to boost Blanche, Trump pushes the wrong argument at the wrong time
- Trump may pull Blanche attorney general nomination for now as key Republicans withhold support
- Trump digs in on Blanche, defends weaponization fund
- Trump says he may pull Blanche's nomination until 2 Senate critics leave office
- The GOP revolt over Todd Blanche is suddenly very real
- Todd Blanche and John Cornyn meet as confirmation standoff intensifies
- As Blanche struggles, Trump opens the door to 'temporarily withdrawing' his nomination
- Trump's attorney general pick hits resistance from Republicans
- Trump says he 'may' pull Blanche AG nomination temporarily
- Wiles tries to break the logjam
- What to know about Republican lame ducks defying Trump over Blanche nomination
- Trump suggests he may pause Blanche's confirmation amid GOP pushback
- Trump threatens to withdraw Blanche nomination
- Trump's pick for US attorney general Todd Blanche in jeopardy as vote postponed
- Senate committee delays vote on Todd Blanche attorney general nomination – as it happened
- Trump CLASHES with Republicans as CIVIL WAR ERUPTS | Another Day
- Todd Blanche’s rocky road: From the Politics Desk
- BREAKING: BOMBSHELL announcement on Todd Blanche's confirmation vote
- NEW: Todd Blanche dealt FATAL BLOW | Another Day
Center8 articles
- Trump's threat to push for settlement fund muddies attorney general talks
- Trump says settlement fund is 'dead' even as he defends it
- Trump threatens to revive $1.8bn 'anti-weaponisation' fund as Senate standoff deepens
- Trump's threat to push ahead on settlement fund injects new uncertainty into attorney general talks
- Brooks and Capehart on Blanche's stalled nomination and Trump's 'anti-weaponization fund'
- Trump says he may temporarily pull Blanche's nomination for attorney general as Republicans seek concessions
- Blanche's AG nomination on hold over opposition to DOJ's 'anti-weaponization fund'
- Blanche's nomination delayed as Cornyn, Tillis seek assurances on Trump-IRS settlement
Center-Right7 articles
- Faced with Blanche dilemma, Trump chooses revenge
- Trump says he wishes anti-weaponization fund wasn't dead, angering senators he needs to confirm Blanche
- The Comey Prosecution Is Dead
- Will Blanche Be Confirmed?
- John Cornyn and Thom Tillis Defy Trump on Todd Blanche Confirmation
- Thom Tillis: Get in the cuck chair
- Todd Blanche’s New Grip on the Federal Prison System
Libertarian2 articles
MAGA9 articles
- Outgoing GOP Senators Cornyn and Tillis stall Blanche’s AG confirmation
- Trump blasts rogue GOP senators for blocking Blanche nomination, vows anti-weaponization bill fight
- Trump: Cornyn Making Blanche 'Pawn' Because He's Angry over Paxton Endorsement
- Critics rage at rogue red-state senators for blocking Todd Blanche after backing Biden's pick
- Fetterman: I Don’t See Blanche Being Confirmed as AG
- John Cornyn Threatens to Sink Todd Blanche as DOJ Will Not Recind Trump IRS Fund
- WATCH: GOP holdout rejects Trump threat as AG nominee standoff explodes
- Steve Bannon predicts Todd Blanche fight could be final straw for Trump's relationship with Thune
- Cornyn And Tillis' Anti-Blanche Jihad Epitomizes The GOP's Hatred For Its Voters
Religious1 article
Chapter 2 · Jul 14 – Jul 18 · 5 days
Blanche faces AG confirmation
Far Left2 articles
Dem Soc4 articles
Liberal12 articles
- Todd Blanche meeting leaves Epstein survivors stunned and angry
- Blanche testimony has providers bracing for federal abortion crackdown
- We've worked with Todd Blanche. He shouldn't be attorney general.
- Inside Todd Blanche's high-wire confirmation act
- Takeaways from Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing for attorney general
- Acting AG Todd Blanche faces high-stakes confirmation hearing
- Todd Blanche to sit for confirmation hearing in bid for attorney general
- Judge slams Trump-IRS 'settlement,' refers attorney for possible disciplinary actions
- Judge says Trump admin tried to 'manipulate the judicial process' with its IRS settlement
- Judge rebukes Trump and DOJ over IRS lawsuit in scathing decision
- Judge blocks Trump settlement with IRS that gave him sweeping tax protections
- Epstein survivors film PSA asking senators to vote against Todd Blanche for attorney general
Center18 articles
- Blanche meets with Epstein accusers after demand from Republican senator crucial to confirmation
- Leon Black walked out of an Epstein House committee interview. Here's what we know
- Blanche grilled over handling of Epstein files and relationship with Trump
- Blanche holds meeting with Epstein accusers after Tillis' request
- WATCH: Epstein survivor Dani Bensky says Blanche has never responded to them
- Todd Blanche faces tense questioning during confirmation hearing for attorney general
- At confirmation hearing for Trump nominee, talk of Jeffrey Epstein sparks tears
- Blanche apologises on Capitol Hill for Epstein files 'mistakes'
- What Blanche said about Trump, Epstein files during confirmation hearing
- Senators question Blanche on Trump loyalty, Jan. 6 cases and Epstein files
- Blanche reiterates 'anti-weaponization' fund is 'dead' at confirmation hearing
- Blanche questioned on Epstein files, crime and IRS settlement
- The unconventional career of attorney general nominee Todd Blanche
- Todd Blanche faces high-stakes confirmation hearing for attorney general
- Blanche set to face harsh questioning at Senate confirmation hearing for attorney general
- US judge voids Donald Trump's $1.8bn settlement with IRS that gave him immunity from tax audits
- Judge blasts Trump's IRS lawsuit as filed for 'improper purpose,' recommends attorney discipline
- Judge Rules Trump IRS Immunity Deal Has No 'Basis in Law'
Center-Right7 articles
- All the Dictator's Men
- Donald Trump's transformation of the Department of Justice will be hard to undo
- There Is No Case for Todd Blanche
- Senate Grills Todd Blanche on Epstein, Slush Fund During Confirmation Hearing
- Morning Shots: Epstein Survivors and the Blanche Hearing
- Jeffrey Epstein Takes Center Stage
- The Todd Blanche Confirmation Will Be About Everything and Nothing
Libertarian4 articles
- Todd Blanche Describes the Huge, Unprecedented Favors Granted by Trump's IRS 'Settlement' as 'Typical'
- During His Confirmation Hearing, Todd Blanche Defends Trump's Blatantly Corrupt IRS 'Settlement'
- By Blessing Corruption, Todd Blanche Has Disqualified Himself From the Job He Wants
- A Federal Judge Slams Trump's IRS Lawsuit As a Pretext for Delivering a Phony 'Settlement'
MAGA14 articles
- JD Vance reveals opinion on Epstein files... slams 'full of s**t' Gavin Newsom with Joe Rogan
- 'Fascinating': JD Vance tells Joe Rogan the Trump administration 'screwed up the comms' with the Epstein files
- Details of Todd Blanche's behind-the-scenes meeting with Angel Mom revealed after Capitol Hill testimony
- Former AG: The DOJ Has A 'Duty' To Prosecute The President's 'Political Enemies' If They Broke The Law
- Todd Blanche Faces Tough Confirmation Hearing Before Senate Judiciary Committee
- Grassley: Democrats Who Weaponized DOJ Hate Blanche, Which Proves He's A Good AG Pick
- Blanche Slams Dem's 'Extraordinarily Obnoxious' Attack On Kash Patel
- Trump's Epstein problem goes from BAD TO WORSE
- Trump's AG pick Todd Blanche faces Senate test in first major confirmation fight since Graham's death
- Trump tells GOP Senators to lock in Blanche votes before testimony
- Exclusive: 77 Former DOJ Officials Urge Senate To Confirm Todd Blanche As Attorney General
- Obama-appointed judge torches Trump admin in latest courtroom showdown, refers attorney for Bar review
- Federal judge shuts down Trump's 'anti-weaponization fund' settlement in scathing ruling
- Obama-Appointed Judge Rips Trump's IRS Settlement, Anti-Weaponization Fund