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Week in Politics: Todd Blanche Nomination, Michigan's Democratic Senate Shakeup
Michigan Democrats weigh a crowded field days before the Aug. 4 Senate primary, while Todd Blanche's Justice Department tenure draws renewed oversight attention.
Senate Democratic Hopefuls Defy Calls to Step Aside for Independents
Withdrawal deadlines arrive Tuesday in South Dakota and Aug. 10 in Montana as polls show independents Brian Bengs and Seth Bodnar with stronger paths.
Bipartisan Senators Press Rubio to Unlock Family Planning Funding for Women in Ebola Outbreak
Shaheen and Murkowski ask State Department to release supplies as Congo faces ongoing public health crisis with limited reproductive health services.
Jack Smith's Senate Phone Records Probe Turns to Verizon's Handling of Subpoenas
Senate Judiciary Chairman Grassley and 15 colleagues are demanding answers from Verizon after the company acknowledged omitting a Smith subpoena during an earlier congressional records search.
Senate Democrat Declines to Say Whether Schumer Should Continue in Leadership Post
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen becomes the latest Democrat to avoid endorsing Chuck Schumer's continued leadership as the party prepares for 2026 elections.
Maine Democrats Select Replacement Senate Nominee Amid Scrutiny Over Personal Life Details
The replacement nominee follows a prior candidate withdrawal and has drawn attention to personal relationship circumstances that differ from traditional family structures.
Critics Rage as Red-State Senators Block Todd Blanche Confirmation After Supporting Garland Under Biden
Sens. John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina, both departing the Senate in January, are refusing to confirm Acting AG Blanche despite previously backing Merrick Garland for the same role.
House Democrat Blasted After Early Release Law Freed Inmates Later Charged With Murder
Three individuals released under 2020 New Jersey law were later convicted of or charged with homicide cases, two pleading guilty to killing.
Pulte Lingers as Intel Chief While Senators Say It's Time for 'the Temp' to Move On
Jay Clayton confirmed by Senate 52-48 to replace acting DNI, but White House has not yet sworn in new intelligence chief.
House Committee Demands Classified Briefings on Noncitizen Voting, Alleged Chinese Election Interference
Chairman Bryan Steil has requested DHS, FBI, and intelligence officials provide briefings by September amid ongoing debates over election security measures.