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Calif. Sheriff refuses to return 650,000 ballots as high court reviews seizure
politics1 day ago

Calif. Sheriff refuses to return 650,000 ballots as high court reviews seizure

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco defies orders to return roughly 650,000 ballots seized from a November 2025 Prop 50 redistricting election, as the California Supreme Court weighs the legality of the seizure. Attorney General Rob Bonta sued to recover the ballots, arguing the seizure violated state law, while Bianco contends the ballots are lawful evidence and that he must safeguard them for the court. The UCLA Voting Rights Project joined the challenge, highlighting ongoing tensions between election oversight and local law-enforcement actions.

via Fox News|
#attorney-general#ballots#california
Two Penn State Fraternities Linked to Pennsylvania Cocaine Ring
crime-and-justice8 days ago

Two Penn State Fraternities Linked to Pennsylvania Cocaine Ring

More than a dozen people were charged in Pennsylvania after investigators tied a cocaine-trafficking ring to two Penn State fraternities. Four defendants face felony counts of corrupt organizations and conspiracy, with additional student defendants facing misdemeanor charges. The main suppliers allegedly traveled to Philadelphia and New York to obtain large amounts of cocaine, which was packaged at the Sigma Chi and Delta Upsilon houses and distributed primarily to Penn State students. One defendant, the father of a student, is accused of tampering with evidence. The Pennsylvania Attorney General announced the charges.

via CNN|
#attorney-general#cocaine-trafficking#crime-and-justice
States sue Meta over alleged addictive design harming young users
technology8 days ago

States sue Meta over alleged addictive design harming young users

29 states have joined a federal multidistrict lawsuit in Oakland accusing Meta of intentionally designing addictive Instagram and Facebook features that harm young users, including alleged data collection on under-13s; they seek up to $200 billion in damages and product redesigns, with a 6–8 week trial featuring testimony from Mark Zuckerberg, Adam Mosseri, and whistleblower Arturo Béjar, and possible reference to internal Meta research on teen mental health.

via The Guardian|
#attorney-general#child-safety#meta
New DOJ Leader Calls for Unity and Integrity in Inaugural Address
politics13 days ago

New DOJ Leader Calls for Unity and Integrity in Inaugural Address

Attorney General Todd Blanche delivered his first DOJ staff address in Washington, pledging to lead the department with integrity, uphold the rule of law impartially, respect the judiciary, and encourage healthy debate among staff from diverse backgrounds—an effort to steady a workforce shaken by firings and political controversy. Critics remain skeptical about whether he will follow through on these promises as the department navigates past upheaval and scrutiny.

via CNN|
#attorney-general#justice-department#politics
politics15 days ago

Florida uses pension stake to probe NYT's editorial process

Florida AG James Uthmeier is demanding internal records from The New York Times to evaluate how the paper reviews stories and informs board decisions, arguing that editorial lapses could harm investors in the Florida Retirement System which holds NYT shares; The Times says the move is an attempt to chill First Amendment journalism, while the inquiry cites examples including Nicholas Kristof’s columns as part of its focus on editorial governance and shareholder risk.

via Politico|
#attorney-general#editorial-standards#florida
Attorney General Blanche Confirmed; Israel Rejects Gaza Plan as Hamas Disarms First — Weekend Rundown
world16 days ago

Attorney General Blanche Confirmed; Israel Rejects Gaza Plan as Hamas Disarms First — Weekend Rundown

Israel rejects Trump’s Gaza plan, insisting Hamas must disarm before any withdrawal; Iran demands conditions to reopen the Strait of Hormuz with no immediate U.S. response. Todd Blanche is narrowly confirmed as attorney general in a 50-49 Senate vote. The weekend roundup also highlights Abdul El-Sayed’s post-primary remarks after speaking with Obama, GOP calls for Rep. Max Miller to resign amid allegations, a deadly boat capsizing near Liberty Island, and updates on Perez Hilton’s health and Hunter Biden’s cancer.

via NBC News|
#attorney-general#blanche#gaza
Trump ally Todd Blanche confirmed as US attorney general, sparking independence worries
politics17 days ago

Trump ally Todd Blanche confirmed as US attorney general, sparking independence worries

The Senate narrowly approved Todd Blanche—Trump’s close ally who has acted as attorney general—to lead the DOJ by a 50–49 vote, raising concerns about the department’s independence from the White House. The confirmation followed a bruising fight over a proposed $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund and Trump tax-audit immunity, which Blanche later scrapped or limited to past tax years, amid Democratic warnings that the DOJ could be weaponized against opponents and Republicans divided. Blanche has represented Trump in multiple cases, including hush-money and classified-documents matters, underscoring his deep ties to the former president.

via Euronews|
#attorney-general#department-of-justice#donald-trump
Trump Ally Todd Blanche Wins Senate Confirmation as Attorney General
politics18 days ago

Trump Ally Todd Blanche Wins Senate Confirmation as Attorney General

Todd Blanche, Trump’s former personal lawyer and acting attorney general since April, was narrowly confirmed as US attorney general in a 50-49 Senate vote after Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski opposed him. The confirmation followed concerns about his handling of Epstein-related documents and a proposed $1.8 billion anti-weaponisation fund he later walked back amid GOP criticism. Senator Bill Cassidy cast the deciding vote, saying Blanche was the best option under the circumstances, while Collins and Murkowski warned about politicisation of the DOJ. Blanche now leads the Justice Department with scrutiny over past actions and future independence.

via BBC|
#attorney-general#capitol-attack-2021#politics
Trump Ally Blanche Seals Narrow Senate Win as Attorney General
politics18 days ago

Trump Ally Blanche Seals Narrow Senate Win as Attorney General

Todd Blanche was confirmed as the 88th U.S. attorney general in a 50-49 vote largely along party lines, after weeks of uncertainty over an anti-weaponization fund and concerns about independence from President Trump. The former Trump personal attorney had been acting AG since April following Pam Bondi’s ouster; two Republicans (Collins and Murkowski) voted against him, while several wavering Republicans ultimately backed Blanche after assurances including a rescission of the $1.8 billion fund. Critics warn his close ties to Trump could undermine the DOJ’s independence on political matters.

via NBC News|
#attorney-general#doj#politics
politics18 days ago

Blanche Clinches Senate Confirmation as Attorney General Amid GOP Scrutiny

Senate narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche 50-49 to be attorney general after weeks of GOP skepticism over potential conflicts with Trump and a $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund; Sen. Bill Cassidy delivered the pivotal vote following concessions with Cornyn and Tillis, while Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Sen. Susan Collins opposed. Blanche has been acting AG since April, and the confirmation included concessions to curb the payout fund and limit audit-immunity provisions tied to the Trump-IRS settlement.

via Politico|
#attorney-general#blanche#murkowski
politics18 days ago

GOP Unveils Third-Party Spending Blueprint Ahead of Recess, Expected to Fail

Senate Republicans rolled out a budget blueprint to unlock a third party-line funding bill—covering defense, farm and election-related priorities—but the plan is not expected to clear the 50-vote threshold before a five-week recess. The day also saw Todd Blanche confirmed as attorney general in a 50–49 vote amid GOP concerns, while lawmakers moved toward a stopgap funding measure to avert an October shutdown and delayed action on a landmark crypto bill and a college-sports measure until after the break.

via Politico|
#attorney-general#budget#politics
Blanche Takes the Helm: Senate Confirms Trump-Era DOJ Leader
politics18 days ago

Blanche Takes the Helm: Senate Confirms Trump-Era DOJ Leader

Senators narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche, a longtime prosecutor who helped shape the DOJ during the Trump era, as attorney general by a 50–49 vote (Collins and Murkowski joined Democrats in opposing). Blanche is expected to push a hardline agenda—immigration enforcement, challenges to what the administration calls weaponization of the DOJ—and has long led day-to-day DOJ operations from the deputy AG position, including handling the Epstein files aftermath.

via CNN|
#attorney-general#donald-trump#justice-department