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Drudge ReportAug 08, 2026
In Confirming Blanche, Senators Endorse DOJ Under Trump's Sway...




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Pirro on the outs...
President Increasingly Frustrated With Homeland Secretary...



New York Times PoliticsAug 08, 2026
Senate Bows to Reality, Leaving Trump's Voting Bill Undone
The summer exit confirmed what had been apparent for weeks: that Republicans lacked the votes to pass the voting restrictions the president has made a top priority.

Politics - U.S. SenateAug 08, 2026
Senate Confirms Blanche as Attorney General
The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general on Saturday, pushing past criticism over whether he would compromise the Justice Department's independence.

Yahoo PoliticsAug 08, 2026
Senate confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general after weeks of uncertainty


New York Times PoliticsAug 08, 2026
Democrats Vow to Unite Behind Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, but Tensions Remain
The party is racing to get behind Dr. Abdul El-Sayed after a poisonous Senate primary in Michigan, but some Democrats still have reservations.

Drudge ReportAug 08, 2026
Cuba regime overthrow would turn out like Iran, Trump warned...




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Top US general privately seeks off-ramp from Middle East conflict...
Bluster and backdown have turned battle into Groundhog Day...
The Cyberattack That Brought War to Small-Town Minnesota...

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Politics - U.S. HouseAug 08, 2026
Hawaii First Congressional District Primary 2026: Live Election Results
Get live results and maps from the 2026 Hawaii primary election.

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Washington Post PoliticsAug 08, 2026
Joe Biden's cancer has spread, Hunter Biden says
In a BBC interview, Hunter Biden also acknowledged that the pardon he received from his father was "not fair" or good for the country.

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Biden in 'Debilitating' Pain as Prostate Cancer Has Spread... (Drudge Report)

Washington Post PoliticsAug 08, 2026
Senate narrowly approves Todd Blanche as AG, capping tough confirmation fight
The early-morning 50-49 vote grants President Donald Trump's former criminal defense lawyer a full stint as the head of the Justice Department, which has been rocked by vacancies and controversies.

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Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as Trump's attorney general in overnight vote (Yahoo Politics)

New York Times PoliticsAug 08, 2026
Trump Officials Under Pressure to Deport Haitians After Supreme Court Win on T.P.S. Program
The lack of visible raids aggressively targeting Haitians who lost temporary status has frustrated some of President Trump's most fervent supporters.

Drudge ReportAug 08, 2026
USA Burning Through Weapons. Russia and China Taking Note...




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Iran Issues List of Demands, Dampening Hopes of Reopening Hormuz...



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The U.S. Is Burning Through Weapons in Iran. Russia and China Are Taking Note. (New York Times Politics)

Politics - U.S. SenateAug 08, 2026
Lindsey Graham Loved to Gab With Reporters. His Sister Won't.
Senator Darline Graham, who took her brother's place after his death and is now seeking to succeed him, has mostly declined to answer questions from reporters at the Capitol.

Politics - U.S. SenateAug 08, 2026
Senate Passes Stopgap Bill to Avert Shutdown, Avoiding Skirmish Before Midterms
The move came more than a month before the spending deadline, reflecting an eagerness in both parties to avoid a messy fight before the midterm elections.

New York Times PoliticsAug 08, 2026
Does the Fifth Amendment Protect Fauci?
Our chief legal affairs correspondent, Adam Liptak, discusses whether Anthony Fauci's presidential pardon makes him ineligible to take advantage of Fifth Amendment protections.

Politics - U.S. SenateAug 08, 2026
Blanche Is Confirmed as Attorney General After Overcoming G.O.P. Concerns
Todd Blanche, who has served as acting attorney general since April, eked out Senate approval, despite growing unease about his willingness to rein in President Trump.

Yahoo PoliticsAug 07, 2026
Cruz calls for Trump to arm Iranians: "Our objective should be regime collapse"


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A deal with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz may require a compromise from Trump (Yahoo Politics)

Politics - U.S. SenateAug 07, 2026
A Spurned Schumer Reaches Out to the Left
In a phone call this week, the Democratic leader told the new Michigan Senate nominee who had opposed him to just win, working to foster unity ahead of a difficult race.

Washington Post PoliticsAug 07, 2026
Trump won't let the Supreme Court have the last word
The president moved this week to counter legal defeats on ending birthright citizenship and firing a Fed governor, while seeking the justices' help with his ballroom.

Yahoo PoliticsAug 07, 2026
Trump's attorney general pick Todd Blanche appears to clear last hurdle for confirmation


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Cassidy backs Blanche for attorney general, clearing way for confirmation (Yahoo Politics)

Yahoo PoliticsAug 07, 2026
From 'The Lion' to 'The Tiger': Conservative Trump allies gain ground in Latin America


New York Times PoliticsAug 07, 2026
As Pressure Mounts, U.S. Hunts for Cuba's Next Leader
Some officials warn that a more hard-line leader could emerge if the Trump administration moves forward with its plans.

BBC PoliticsAug 07, 2026
Why there's a row about standing up while drinking in central London
Westminster Council is under fire as part of its plans to update a licensing policy. Why?

Foreign PolicyAug 07, 2026
Latin America's Second Pink Tide Recedes
The latest leftward shift was shorter-lived and less accomplished than its predecessor.

New York Times PoliticsAug 07, 2026
They're Battle-Tested Democrats. Do Voters Care?
Haley Stevens and Angie Craig were celebrated by Democrats in 2018. This year, they've faced tough primaries.

Washington Post PoliticsAug 07, 2026
Why a prosecution of Anthony Fauci could face challenges in court
The Justice Department faces numerous pressures and challenges as it decides whether to prosecute Anthony Fauci following a Senate committee's contempt referral.

Yahoo PoliticsAug 07, 2026
Mississippi Senate race highlights shifting map as Democrats and Republicans battle for majority


Politics - U.S. HouseAug 07, 2026
Who Is Ahead in Florida's 9th Congressional District?
Track the latest polls in Florida's 9th Congressional District.

Yahoo PoliticsAug 07, 2026
GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski comes out against Todd Blanche for attorney general, putting his nomination in jeopardy


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Todd Blanche's AG nomination loses another critical GOP vote (Washington Post Politics)

Politics - U.S. SenateAug 06, 2026
Senate Panel Votes to Hold Fauci in Contempt of Congress
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted along party lines to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress on Thursday. The resolution accuses Dr. Fauci of failing to comply with a congressional subpoena after he refused to answer questions at a hearing last week.

Yahoo PoliticsAug 04, 2026
Senate panel expected to advance Blanche's attorney general nomination after deal with GOP holdouts

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