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Michael Fishman, who played Roseanne’s son, defended the 2018 cancellation of the Roseanne reboot in a tearful Instagram post, saying there was no joke to justify Roseanne Barr’s controversial posts and that the show was rightfully canceled; he pushed back against supporters who blamed ‘woke culture’ and urged accountability for dehumanizing rhetoric.
Actor Alan Ritchson says he intends to openly share his political beliefs, even after the White House publicly rebuked him over Epstein Files remarks. He frames honesty about his convictions as part of who he is, notes no evident career fallout, and continues promoting projects like Motor City, upcoming Reacher Season 4, and other ventures, while at San Diego Comic-Con he reiterated his desire to live a meaningful life by speaking his truth.
Alan Ritchson’s Epstein-file comments during press rounds for his movie Motor City drew a White House response defending Trump and touting transparency on Epstein documents, while noting ongoing investigations and exoneration claims; Ritchson previously vented about the Epstein files on podcasts (including a profanity-laden moment) and later apologized.
Reacher actor Alan Ritchson raged at Donald Trump on the Happy, Sad, Confused podcast, calling him “into 13-year-olds” and pressing for the unredacted Epstein files, which include FBI interviews with a woman who accused Trump of assaulting her when she was 13, as he vowed to expose redacted names and seek accountability.
Bravo released The Real Housewives of New York City Season 16 trailer and set a September 8 premiere at 8 p.m. ET/PT, with Carole Radziwill returning alongside Sai de Silva, Erin Lichy and Jessel Taank; new cast members Hailey Glassman, Erika Hammond and Daisy Toye join the series, and Martha Stewart makes a cameo, as the season teases personal storylines including Radziwill’s Epstein-file mentions.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche defended his independence during a Senate confirmation hearing, acknowledging Trump as his boss while facing questions about his past work for the president and the Epstein files; the Morning Rundown also highlights new audio in the Nolan Wells case revealing friends pleading for help as their boat sank, and notes that several companies are starting to restrict employee use of AI tools.
Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche faced Senate confirmation questions about his independence from Trump, the DOJ’s handling of the Epstein file redactions (Blanche said they reviewed over six million pages and fixed about 1% of redactions, and he apologized for the mistakes), and the now-defunct $1.7bn anti-weaponisation fund; he also said Trump isn’t eligible to run in 2028. Republicans expressed support despite concerns, and the Judiciary Committee will decide whether to move his nomination to the full Senate.
Live confirmation hearings put acting AG Todd Blanche on the hot seat over DOJ independence, the controversial anti-weaponization fund (which he calls “dead”), and litigation around abortion pills, while also prompting questions about election integrity with Jay Clayton and other nominees, and drawing attention to vaccine policy debates at the CDC/ASPR hearings.
At the Senate confirmation hearing for Todd Blanche to be attorney general, lawmakers pressed him about his past work for Trump, the DOJ’s release of Epstein files (described as a Herculean task with about 1% of redactions corrected), and policy questions from election integrity to a now-voided $1.8bn anti-weaponisation fund. Blanche defended the process, said no one is above the law, and indicated he would connect Epstein survivors with counsel rather than meeting them directly, while stressing Trump-era actions and his independence. The session featured sharp questions from Democrats and Republicans and protests outside the room.
Democrats plan to grill Todd Blanche over the handling of the Epstein file release and the controversial anti-weaponization fund, while Republicans weigh his willingness to enforce the law beyond the president's interests; the hearing includes outside witnesses and could hinge on GOP votes, with potential defections risking confirmation before the August recess.
Trump aides fear highly classified discussions in the White House Situation Room were secretly recorded and handed to reporters for a forthcoming book, prompting a White House-wide leak-hunt as excerpts describe sensitive talks on Iran, Israel, and the Epstein files, fueling internal turmoil and security concerns within the Trump administration.
On his Joe Rogan Experience, Joe Rogan—who endorsed Trump in 2024—vented about the Trump administration, citing redacted Epstein files, questions surrounding a supposed assassination, and the Iran conflict, while also weighing in on Trump’s outdoor White House UFC birthday event and suggesting it should be moved indoors for safety and performance.
Heather Cox Richardson argues that Trump’s nomination of Todd Blanche to be attorney general—a longtime Trump attorney who led his hush-money defense and supported a DOJ deal—is a high-stakes test for Republican willingness to uphold the rule of law. She links Blanche to broader concerns about Epstein-file handling and other alleged Trump-associated corruption, and situates the move amid ongoing coverage of Kushner’s foreign deals and Orbán-era graft. Richardson contends Senate confirmation would effectively rubber-stamp misconduct, and urges readers to pressure Congress to guard democratic norms.
Rep. Nancy Mace failed to reach the runoff in South Carolina’s GOP gubernatorial primary, hurt by scandals and her role in releasing the Epstein files; Trump endorsed Pamela Evette, who advanced to a June runoff with Attorney General Alan Wilson, signaling continuing Trump influence as Mace gave up her House seat and indicated she won’t seek a Congress comeback.
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.