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Trump pick Todd Blanche clears major hurdle in bid to become US attorney general

Trump pick Todd Blanche clears major hurdle in bid to become US attorney general

Republican Senator Bill Cassidy said on Friday he would back Todd Blanche for attorney general, clearing a path for Donald Trump’s nominee after weeks of scrutiny over the Justice Department’s independence from the White House. Cassidy emerged as the probable deciding vote after Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski of ‌Alaska said she would oppose Blanche for the top US law enforcement job, leaving the nomination on the brink. Cassidy’s support for Blanche capped one of the most contentious cabinet...
US unveils critical minerals deals in latest push to counter China

US unveils critical minerals deals in latest push to counter China

The United States on Friday announced several critical minerals agreements with multiple mining companies, marking its latest push to curb China’s dominance over the production and processing of strategic materials. While attending a round table with global mining industry executives at the State Department, US President Donald Trump, without naming China, said that his administration would ensure America is “never again reliant on hostile foreign nations for the resources our country needs to...
Judge sets strict rules for Nick Reiner’s hearing on access to $1.5 million trust fund

Judge sets strict rules for Nick Reiner’s hearing on access to $1.5 million trust fund

Nick Reiner argues in his petition that he has been denied access despite ‘unambiguous instructions’ left by his parents on how to disburse the funds in the trust that was established in 1993

It’s official: Lozano exits San Diego, on loan from SDFC to LA Galaxy

LA Galaxy acquired him on loan through December, with a permanent trade option. Lozano had been in limbo since January when SDFC cut ties with him.

Israeli efforts to seize more Palestinian land have reached a frenzied pitch

Israeli efforts to establish new Jewish settlements and seize Palestinian land have reached a frenzied pitch in the occupied West Bank, where Palestinian residents say they have been encircled and besieged by violent settlers.
Beauty queen ousted by Trump admits defecting from MAGA is like ‘leaving a cult’

Beauty queen ousted by Trump admits defecting from MAGA is like ‘leaving a cult’

Carrie Prejean Boller, a former Miss California USA turned MAGA social media influencer, said that she was ‘ostracized’ after leaving MAGA

DEVELOPING: Rand Paul Denies Claims That Thune is Putting SAVE America Act in Reconciliation Package as Senate Remains Divided on Voter ID

As the Senate prepares to break for August recess and rushes to pass a government funding bill by the end of today, the biggest question remains whether the Senate will finally pass the SAVE America Act before the midterm elections.  Trump again called on Republicans to pass the SAVE America Act in a Thursday interview with Punchbowl News, demanding that they terminate the filibuster and pass the voter ID legislation "immediately," along with "about 400 other things in every hour of every day." There was a glimpse of hope for the SAVE Act earlier, when Senator John Kennedy appeared on Fox News to claim that Senate Leader John Thune is going to bring the SAVE Act to the floor today in the budget reconciliation bill, which only requires 50 votes to pass. The post DEVELOPING: Rand Paul Denies Claims That Thune is Putting SAVE America Act in Reconciliation Package as Senate Remains Divided on Voter ID appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
Psychiatrists who treated Lindsay Clancy testify at murder trial

Psychiatrists who treated Lindsay Clancy testify at murder trial

The trial of a mother accused of killing her three children has wrapped its second week. Two psychiatrists who treated Lindsay Clancy before her children's death testified in court today. NBC News' Steven Romo and legal analyst Misty Marris break down the doctors' testimony.

Commissioner Bethel recognizes 61 residents helping make Philadelphia safer

Commissioner Kevin Bethel recognized dozens of individuals for their commitment to improving safety and well-being in neighborhoods across the city.
Trees intentionally poisoned on Lake Tahoe beach, officials say

Trees intentionally poisoned on Lake Tahoe beach, officials say

Authorities are investigating a series of intentional tree poisonings on a beach on Lake Tahoe.

Watch: BBC questions Infantino over backing as Fifa president

The head of the football governing body has faced multiple calls to quit after his aborted attempt to sell private stakes in the World Cup.
U.S. Senate confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general

U.S. Senate confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general

(The Center Square) — The U.S. Senate, in a 50-49 vote early Saturday morning, confirmed Todd Blanche to serve as the nation's 88th attorney general.