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politics28 days ago

Senate Republicans press Blanche for assurances as DOJ confirmation advances

Todd Blanche is courting GOP votes for his attorney general nomination, privately assuring lawmakers that the controversial Anti-Weaponization Fund—tied to up to $1.8 billion in payouts—will not be pursued. He faces questions about his ties to Trump, the Epstein file releases, and other Trump-era issues as a July 15 Judiciary Committee hearing approaches, with Democrats unlikely to back him; securing enough GOP support for a floor vote in August remains uncertain.

via Politico|
#anti-weaponization-fund#attorney-general-nomination#politics
politics28 days ago

Blanche Two-Day Senate Hearing Sets Path to AG Confirmation

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.)

via Politico|
#attorney-general#confirmation-hearing#politics
GOP lawmakers grill DHS chief Noem over leadership amid immigration crackdown
politics-and-policy4 months ago

GOP lawmakers grill DHS chief Noem over leadership amid immigration crackdown

Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee grilled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem about DHS leadership amid the Trump immigration crackdown, criticizing management and citing an Inspector General report and stalled FEMA funding. Noem defended her actions as being at the direction of the president during a four-hour hearing that coincided with a DHS funding lapse and ongoing debates over immigration policy.

via Axios|
#department-of-homeland-security#immigration-policy#inspector-general
Expanded Probe Finds Wider Nazi-Era Ties for Credit Suisse Ahead of Senate Hearing
politics5 months ago

Expanded Probe Finds Wider Nazi-Era Ties for Credit Suisse Ahead of Senate Hearing

A long-running investigation into Credit Suisse’s World War II-era conduct by Neil Barofsky has uncovered additional Nazi-era ties, including undeclared accounts for the German foreign office and a Nazi arms maker, plus transfers of Jewish assets; Barofsky is set to present his findings to the Senate Judiciary Committee, with Grassley urging public access to archival materials as UBS, which bought Credit Suisse in 2023, supports the review though disputes remain over document access.

via The New York Times|
#credit-suisse#grassley#nazi-ties
politics9 months ago

Pam Bondi Defends Trump Administration in Senate Testimony

Attorney General Pam Bondi defended Trump's decision to deploy National Guard in Chicago during her Senate testimony, while GOP leaders and Democrats clash over the government shutdown and health care subsidies, with internal GOP disagreements highlighted by Rep. Greene's criticism and ongoing investigations into the DOJ's handling of Trump-related cases.

via Politico|
#gop-health-care#national-guard-chicago#pam-bondi
politics10 months ago

Adam Schiff and Kash Patel Clash in Heated Confrontation

Longtime political rivals Adam Schiff and Kash Patel engaged in a heated shouting match during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, highlighting their ongoing feud. The confrontation involved accusations and insults, with the tension reflecting their broader political conflicts. The hearing also covered other political issues, including government funding and investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.

via Politico|
#adam-schiff#kash-patel#political-feud
politics10 months ago

Trump Criticizes Grassley Over Judicial Nominee 'Blue Slips'

Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley is defending the longstanding 'blue slip' tradition, which allows home-state senators to block judicial nominations, despite pressure from President Trump to end the practice. Trump has criticized the tradition as outdated and has sought to influence nominations, notably in the case of U.S. Attorney in New Jersey, Alina Habba, whose nomination was withdrawn. Grassley and other GOP senators maintain the practice to prevent future partisan conflicts, even as Trump and Habba criticize their stance.

via Politico|
#blue-slips#chuck-grassley#judiciary-nominations