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Trump nominates his ex-lawyer Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general

Acting in the role since April, Blanche faces Senate confirmation after controversial DoJ moves

The Guardian - US

Blanche heads into attorney general confirmation clash

President Donald Trump on Monday sent to the Senate the nomination of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to fill the role permanently, teeing up what could be a bruising confirmation process for a Trump ally who has drawn bipartisan criticism for recent Justice Department moves. The president’s former defense attorney…

Roll Call

Trump administration launches largest-ever push to revoke citizenship of 17 people accused of fraud, including one Indian

The Trump administration is set to announce a major escalation in its immigration crackdown, moving to revoke the citizenship of 17 naturalised US citizens accused of immigration fraud and serious crimes, including sexual offences and financial misconduct.

The Times of India

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‘So emotionally unintelligent’: Trump Aims at CNN’s Kaitlan Collins, but Her Response is Taking the Internet by Storm

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The Mary Sue

DOJ Moves to Revoke U.S. Citizenship of 17 Naturalized Citizens Over Alleged Fraud, Concealed Crimes

The U.S. Department of Justice has launched legal proceedings to revoke the citizenship of 17 naturalized Americans accused of obtaining citizenship unlawfully by concealing criminal conduct, using false identities, or providing false information during the immigration and naturalization process.

Latin Times

Stop Calling it an Immunity! There's No Immunity!

It's all a figment of Todd Blanche's imagination.

Reason

Epstein accusers face relentless harassment; threats and intimidation escalate after identities exposed in Justice Department files

Victims of Jeffrey Epstein face severe threats and harassment. Their identities were exposed in government files, leading to online abuse and real-world intimidation. Many now live in fear, taking extreme measures for protection. This ongoing ordeal deepens the trauma inflicted by Epstein's crimes. The government acknowledges errors in file redaction…

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Trump to nominate Todd Blanche as attorney general

Trump is elevating Blanche days after his most public setback.

Axios

Treasury Secretary Refuses To Answer Questions About Trump's Proposed IRS Audit Immunity

Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office on June 3, Trump also declined to clarify whether the compensation fund had been permanently scrapped or merely put on hold.

Latin Times

Todd Blanche says he is developing ‘roadblocks’ to shield Trump

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The Independent UK

Trump’s attorney general pick says they are working on ‘roadblocks’ so Dems can’t go after Trump in 2029

‘I don’t worry about, for myself, what happens in the future,’ Todd Blanche said

The Independent UK

Trump’s ‘slush fund’ is dead. Still, Jan 6 rioters are trying to get taxpayer cash — and DOJ could help

The administration is already sitting on a virtually endless pile of cash to pay settlements in cases against the government

The Independent UK

Justice Department moving forward with grant office changes

The Justice Department has outlined plans to start the consolidation of three key grant components in September, as part of a reorganization effort that has raised concern from advocates and drawn the attention of at least one senator. The department held a stakeholder briefing Thursday morning where they outlined a…

Roll Call

Senate passes $70B immigration bill after rejecting efforts to permanently ban Trump’s ’slush fund’

The bill now advances to the House of Representatives, where it is anticipated to be considered next week

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Wrap-up: All-nighter caps Senate work and a short House week

Congress left town this week after the Senate passed Republicans’ high-priority budget reconciliation package for immigration enforcement, while Democrats saw a war powers messaging win in the House. The Senate adjourned in the wee hours of Friday morning following an all-night “vote-a-rama” to pass a nearly $70 billion reconciliation bill…

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Bondi distances herself from ‘botched’ release of Epstein files

Former attorney general says expected replacement, Todd Blanche, was in charge of controversial process. Plus: why are US consumers so angry?

AAP

US Senate passes new funds for ICE and Border Patrol

Senators have approved funding for US President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown after hours of arguing over his controversial "anti-weaponisation" fund.

The Independent UK

Trump’s pet project turns a simple vote into an all-night mess

Democrats and a faction of Republicans have been actively seeking to permanently block the creation of this fund, which is designed to compensate individuals who claim political persecution

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The Independent UK

Pam Bondi’s 34 ‘I don’t recall’ answers spark Epstein document cover-up row

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The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: Senate Republicans keep president’s $1.8bn ally payout fund alive – for now

Trump’s plan for an ‘anti-weaponization’ fund that could issue financial settlements to people connected to the January 6 insurrection has sparked dissent in his party – key US politics stories from Thursday 4 June at a glance

The Economic Times

Senate rejects first effort to bar Trump from creating $1.8 billion settlement fund

Senate Republicans are facing challenges in passing funding for President Donald Trump's immigration agencies. Democrats are pushing for votes on various issues, including a settlement fund. Internal Republican disagreements are also surfacing. The bill aims to fund ICE and Border Patrol for three years. Republicans are trying to pass the…

The Independent UK

Pam Bondi puts Todd Blanche on the hook for ‘entire release’ of the Epstein files, transcript reveals

The former AG says she wasn’t ‘placing blame’ on her successor after lawmakers accused her of throwing him under the bus

The Guardian - US

Pam Bondi claims Todd Blanche was ‘in charge’ of ‘entire release’ of Epstein files

Blanche, whom Trump plans to nominate to replace ex-attorney general, served as Bondi’s deputy at DoJ

Reason

Todd Blanche Hates 'Weaponization' of Government Unless It Benefits His Boss

Blanche is happy to pervert justice in service of the president's personal agenda. No wonder Trump wants to keep him as attorney general.

The Guardian - US

Senate Republicans narrowly block bid to bar Trump’s $1.8bn fund to pay allies

Three GOP senators join Democrats as dispute over proposed payouts exposes party divisions

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