All articles tagged with #attorney general
Nathan Johnson, the Democratic nominee for Texas attorney general, says he will investigate whether SpaceX is unfairly receiving state grant money, turning the company’s funding into a campaign issue ahead of the midterms.
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill was indicted on 16 counts, including intimidation and malfeasance, tied to alleged threats against New Orleans officials during a GOP-backed overhaul that merged the court clerk’s office, a clash that has highlighted deep partisan tensions; Gov. Landry has pledged a swift pardon.
Louisiana’s Supreme Court granted a stay of the 16-count indictment against Attorney General Liz Murrill, citing defects in the grand jury proceedings and the trial court’s handling and allowing defense motions to quash. The stay unfolds amid Republican-vs-Democratic tensions in New Orleans, following secrecy around the indictment and a courtroom closure that drew media protest. Governor Jeff Landry has pledged a swift pardon. The stay does not block filings or potential recusal motions and connects to broader disputes around Calvin Duncan’s exoneration and the involvement of former special prosecutor Laurie White.
A Louisiana grand jury indicted the state attorney general in a dispute over proposed changes to the local court system, highlighting tensions between the AG’s office and court reforms amid ongoing political contention.
Ohio authorities discovered children living in deplorable conditions, prompting a formal investigation and action by state officials; Attorney General Andy Wilson announced the findings at a press conference.
A Brighton father and son drove to Philadelphia to attend a World Cup match after buying tickets through StubHub International, but their order never arrived despite app confirmations, leaving them out about $1,100 plus travel costs and without answers from the seller; FIFA emphasized official channels for ticket delivery, while New York’s Attorney General is investigating FIFA ticket pricing, and the family later purchased replacement tickets for a different match, still facing a loss and unresolved questions.
South Carolina’s 2026 runoff produced clear GOP wins in the top statewide races: Alan Wilson defeated Pamela Evette 64.8% to 35.2% in the Governor runoff (about 90,000 votes reported), while David Stumbo beat Stephen Goldfinch 53.9% to 46.1% for Attorney General (roughly 88,000 votes). U.S. House runoffs in Districts 1 and 2 showed close margins—Democrats Lacore leading Deford 51–49 in District 1, Republicans Honeycutt leading Smith 51–49 in District 1, and Democrat Khalifa leading Robinson 52–48 in District 2—with results still being tallied.
The DOJ opened a probe into MLB, and Florida and Missouri attorneys general said they will investigate the league over warnings issued to Giants pitchers for wearing Pride Night hats with Bible verses, arguing the actions amount to religious discrimination; MLB says the warnings were about uniform rules, not messages, and similar notices have been given for other non-content-related messages; Florida has demanded internal documents by July 23 under state civil rights laws, signaling mounting legal scrutiny nationwide.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court, in a 4-3 decision, ruled Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner’s post-conviction concessions in a murder case were unreliable and ordered the state Attorney General to review such concessions before relief is granted, creating a new check on Krasner’s Conviction Integrity Unit and potentially affecting over 1,000 pending cases; the ruling was welcomed by PA AG Dave Sunday as accountability but criticized by Krasner as undermining democracy.
The Senate Judiciary Committee has scheduled a two-day confirmation hearing for Todd Blanche to be Attorney General on July 15–16, with a potential full-Senate vote before the August recess if he can win Republican support. Democrats are expected to oppose him, and a single Republican vote could block advancement, as Sens. Tillis and Cornyn remain noncommittal. Blanche, currently acting attorney general while serving as deputy, faces scrutiny over his Trump ties and policy moves such as the proposed $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund. The article also covers related Capitol updates on Iran war powers votes, a housing bill deal, and Hal Duncan’s OMB confirmation hearing.)
Florida AG James Uthmeier sued TikTok, alleging the platform deceives parents and exposes children to harmful content in violation of the state’s 2024 law that restricts under-16 social media use, seeking potentially billions in damages and citing addictive features like infinite scrolling; TikTok did not comment, and the move aligns with Florida’s broader Big Tech crackdown as the U.K. moves to ban social media for under-16s.
President Trump formally nominated Todd Blanche to be attorney general, elevating him from acting AG after Pam Bondi’s April firing and a prior stint as deputy AG. The nomination faces GOP scrutiny in a shrinking Senate, with Sen. Thom Tillis indicating he hasn’t decided and pressing Blanche to condemn the Jan. 6 riot. The process also follows controversy over a proposed $1.776 billion “anti-weaponization” fund that a court blocked, a plan Blanche defended as serving the president’s priorities and DOJ independence, citing his role in past prosecutions.
President Donald Trump has nominated Todd Blanche to serve permanently as attorney general, after he was appointed acting head in April following Pam Bondi's firing. Blanche, a Trump ally, has overseen controversial DOJ moves—charges against James Comey, a broadened probe into John Brennan, and the removal of riot prosecutions’ press releases—and helped push, then cancel, a $1.8 billion secret fund to compensate Trump allies, a plan that drew criticism and Republican opposition; the nomination now requires Senate confirmation.
President Trump nominated acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to be the permanent AG, replacing Pam Bondi. Blanche has led the DOJ in acting capacity for over two months and previously helped secure IRS immunity for Trump, his family, and the Trump Organization in relation to pre‑settlement tax returns in a $10 billion IRS lawsuit. He has drawn GOP criticism over the DOJ’s so‑called Anti‑Weaponization Fund, which was halted after backlash. Bondi testified Blanche led efforts to release Epstein files, a point of contention regarding potential conflicts; Blanche defended his actions before a House subcommittee and said the immunity deal would remain in place. Confirmation is pending Senate approval.
President Trump responds to rare GOP resistance with anger and defiance, signaling he’ll push ahead with controversial nominees (including Todd Blanche for attorney general) and insisting that his payout fund isn’t dead, highlighting a tense intra-party conflict in Washington.