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Blanche Signals Possible Probe of Democrats — 2dAttorney General Todd Blanche condemned what he called threats by Democrats against Republicans and Trump administration supporters, but did not commit to investigating Democratic lawmakers after President Trump ordered the Justice Department to do so. Blanche acknowledged Congress’s oversight role while arguing that some rhetoric went beyond it; Democrats have described their planned inquiries as legitimate oversight.

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Marcus Bell Blanche handled it well by noting legitimate oversight while rejecting the worst rhetoric from Democrats.

Blanche Warns Democrats Are Threatening Trump Allies Beyond Normal Oversight — 2dAttorney General Todd Blanche warned during a Sunday interview that Democrats have crossed the line from conducting congressional oversight to making "outright threats" against Republicans, donors, and students.

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Blanche Pledges To Defend Every Trump Official After Garcia Tells Administration To ‘Lawyer Up’1 source — 2d

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Rachel Meyers If these officials followed the law they have nothing to fear from any investigation.

Blanche Scoffs at Allegations Wiles Stymied MAHA at Behest of Food, Drug Companies1 source — 2d

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Jared Kim Wiles should face questions directly instead of Blanche having to defend against secondhand stories.

Ex-Chicago FBI chief sues alleging scapegoat role in Broadview case — Nov 2, 2026Ex-Chicago FBI chief Douglas DePodesta sued Patel, Blanche, Boutros, the FBI and DOJ on Nov. 2, 2026, alleging he was forced out as a scapegoat for the Broadview Six collapse.

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Marcus Bell DePodesta deserves his day in court if he can prove they made him the fall guy to cover for bad decisions on those investigations.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Blanche cites elections clause Bash left off screen — Oct 25, 2026Todd Blanche objected when Dana Bash displayed only the first clause of Article I, Section 4 while pressing the Justice Department suit over Alaska’s two-Sullivan Senate ballot.

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Todd Blanche spars with Bash over Alaska lawsuit — Oct 25, 2026DOJ sued Oct. 23 to block Alaska Senate certification if Daniel J. Sullivan's votes would flip a Dan S. Sullivan loss; on Oct. 25 Blanche told Bash her Jan. 6 question "is not a real question."

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Elena Vasquez Blanche should stick to defending the lawsuit on voter confusion instead of dodging questions about Trump.

Blanche Tells Bash to Stop It Over Alaska Suit and Jan. 6 Questions — Oct 25, 2026Attorney General Todd Blanche snapped Sunday at CNN anchor Dana Bash after she suggested the Trump administration's election lawsuit in Alaska could lay the groundwork for another confrontation resembling the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.

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Todd Blanche Archives - Page 2 of 21 source — Oct 17, 2026

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Maya Lindstrom Todd Blanche has been central to several high-profile defenses, and his strategies deserve close scrutiny.

Justice Department Steps Up Cases Ahead of Midterms — Oct 27, 2026The Justice Department has accelerated high-profile investigations and prosecutions involving President Trump’s critics and contested election claims as midterms approach, drawing accusations that the timing and targets are politically motivated and depart from longstanding norms. Attorney General Todd Blanche denies political payback, saying the department is following the law and facts.

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Officials say seven-week operation uncovered $42 million in SNAP fraud — Oct 21, 2026A federal crackdown involving the Justice and Agriculture departments has brought enforcement actions against more than 40 people over alleged SNAP fraud, with officials citing about $42 million in losses since September. Vice President JD Vance and Attorney General Todd Blanche said the stolen benefits could have provided October food assistance to roughly 220,000 people and pledged to continue the effort.

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Maya Lindstrom Cracking down hard on SNAP scams like this should be a top priority to protect the program.

Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Blanchet shoots 62, leads Bermuda ChampionshipSports — Oct 22, 2026Chandler Blanchet shot a season-best 9-under 62, using two eagles to take a one-shot lead after the first round of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship. Ben Kohles, Danny Walker, Corey Conners and Ben Silverman are tied for second at 8 under.

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Rachel Meyers A season-best 62 like that shows Blanchet is peaking at the right time in Bermuda.

Photographers capture street life across citiesLifestyle — 4dPhotographs are documenting Portland’s people and places, from portraits of Blanchet House guests that aim to humanize homelessness to archival images of the once-beloved Raoul’s music venue. A new photo book also focuses on life on Portland’s streets.

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Memphis Weekend Features Art, Festival, BlanchardLifestyle — Nov 3, 2026Memphis’ weekend lineup features art, live music, a holiday craft-and-beer market, and floral workshops, while Atlanta’s music scene honors established hometown stars and spotlights emerging artists. Travel features highlight wine tasting and small-town charm in Fredericksburg, Texas, and a quick fall getaway to Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains.

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Senate Confirms Todd Blanche After Handful Of GOP Holdouts Threatened His Nomination — Aug 8, 2026The Senate confirmed acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to be the next attorney general after holdouts threatened his nomination process.

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Todd Blanche Reaches Deal With GOP Holdouts, Paves Way For Confirmation Vote — Aug 3, 2026Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche reached a deal Sunday with Republican holdouts who endangered his chances of being confirmed as the next attorney general.

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We Asked Pro-Second Amendment Groups If They Backed Todd BlancheReporting — Jul 29, 2026Most pro-Second Amendment organizations were optimistic about how acting Attorney General Todd Blanche would handle gun issues if confirmed to the post.

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Cory Booker Loses All Composure In Committee Hearing — Aug 5, 2026Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey delivered another dramatic performance Tuesday as he argued against Senate approval of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 12-10 along party lines to advance Blanche’s nomination to the full Senate. Before the vote, Booker launched into an emotional attack on Blanche, President Donald Trump, and […]

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AG Todd Blanche relays Trump remarks on media accuracy and White House privilege — Sep 28, 2026AG Todd Blanche relays President Trump's remarks on media outlets refusing to report accurate news. He notes that serving in the White House is a privilege rather than a right. @RapidResponse47

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Dana Whitfield Trump makes a fair point that White House roles are a privilege, and outlets should stick to accurate reporting instead of selective stories.

Trump Names Permanent Successor To Pam Bondi — Jun 4, 2026President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he is nominating acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to lead the Department of Justice on a permanent basis. Blanche became acting Attorney General after Trump fired…

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Raúl Castro Faces Murder Charges in US — May 20, 2026Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the indictment of former Cuban President Raúl Castro on murder charges. Blanche made the announcement Wednesday afternoon in Miami. The announcement coincided with Cuba’s…

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Murkowski to Vote Against Blanche; Confirmation in Jeopardy — Aug 7, 2026Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) announced Friday she will vote against acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination to assume the position full time. Murkowski is the second Republican senator to say her vote is no…

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Collins' 'No' Vote Raises New Questions About Blanche's Confirmation — Aug 4, 2026Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's path to Senate confirmation became more complicated Tuesday after Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, announced she will oppose his nomination, creating fresh uncertainty for Republican…

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Fetterman on Blanche Confirmation: ‘Trump Has Zero Leverage’ — Aug 1, 2026The road to Todd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general may be a bumpy one. That’s according to Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) who said Friday that may not have the influence needed to get the job done. Republican…

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