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Todd Blanche Refuses to Pledge DOJ Independence From Trump: Why His Answer Is Triggering a New Washington Fight
Todd Blanche Refuses to Pledge DOJ Independence From Trump: Why His Answer Is Triggering a New Washington Fight Washington is facing a fresh confrontation over the independence of the Justice Department after newly confirmed Attorney General Todd Blanche declined to promise that the department would always operate independently of the White House. Blanche made the...
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Trump’s Nominees Hit an Unexpected Roadblock: Why Elizabeth Warren Just Stopped a Key Senate Vote
Trump’s Nominees Hit an Unexpected Roadblock: Why Elizabeth Warren Just Stopped a Key Senate Vote A routine Senate confirmation process unexpectedly turned into one of Washington’s latest political flashpoints after Senator Elizabeth Warren objected to moving forward with votes on several Trump administration nominees, citing concerns over background check procedures. The delay has reignited debate...