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Live updates: Trump says U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro 'folded like an umbrella' in Reflecting Pool case

Get live updates and the latest news as Trump says the U.S. and Iran will resume talks and Todd Blanche announces an agreement with senators to rescind a $1.8 bilion “anti-weaponization” fund.

NBC News - Politics - 1 hour ago

US reports first two deaths linked to 'explosive diarrhoea' outbreak -- The illness caused by parasitic infection that spreads through contaminated food or water is not generally life-threatening, health officials say.

The illness caused by parasitic infection that spreads through contaminated food or water is not generally life-threatening, health officials say.

BBC News - World - 2 hours ago

B-21 bomber, F-47 next-generation fighter ahead of schedule, top Air Force general says

The B-21 stealth bomber will join an operational squadron next year, and a first flight scheduled for 2028 for the F-47 next-generation fighter.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Acting attorney general issues order rescinding "anti-weaponization" fund -- The order came after Republican Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn threatened to block Blanche's confirmation for Attorney General if the fund was not rescinded in writing.

The order came after Republican Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn threatened to block Blanche's confirmation for Attorney General if the fund was not rescinded in writing.

CBS News - Politics - 5 hours ago

Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche rescinds 'anti-weaponization' fund

Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche rescinded an order establishing the "anti-weaponization" fund, paving the way for his confirmation ahead ‌of a key Senate committee vote on Tuesday.

CBC News - World - 5 hours ago

GOP senators will vote to advance Acting U.S. Attorney General Blanche's nomination

The fund was created as part of a legal settlement between Trump and the U.S. Justice Department, to resolve his lawsuit against the IRS over allegedly mishandling his tax records

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Cornyn, Tillis back Blanche for attorney general after deal on DOJ fund -- GOP Sens. John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina formally announced their support on Monday for Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general.

GOP Sens. John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina formally announced their support on Monday for Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general.

CBS News - US News - 7 hours ago

GOP senators say they will back Blanche's nomination for attorney general. Follow live updates.

The announcement comes as a Senate Judiciary Committee vote on Blanche is scheduled for Tuesday.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

WA's attorney-general and transport minister spoke at Secret Harbour media events. But Labor's candidate didn't

Georgia Tree, Labor’s pick for the Secret Harbour byelection, was kept from speaking to journalists during at least two media events held in the electorate over the weekend.

Sydney Morning Herald - Politics - 16 hours ago

Blanche rescinds fund for Trump allies after GOP senators threaten to block his attorney general bid

The Senate Judiciary Committee vote on Blanche is scheduled for Tuesday.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

General cargo shipments handled by Mwani Qatar ports up 176% in July 2026

Doha, Qatar: The general cargo shipments handled by Mwani Qatar ports in July 2026 recorded a significant surge of 176%compared to the previous month,...

Peninsula Qatar - Business - 1 day ago

Trump's settlement fund threat injects uncertainty into attorney general talks

A new announcement from Trump appeared to put the fund back on the table — and dinged the two senators who are leaving Capitol Hill when their terms end.

CNBC - Politics - 1 day ago

Report: U.S. Lacks Forces to Defend Israel From Iranian Missiles, General Warns

According to The Washington Post, the chief of the U.S. European Command notified Pentagon officials that without another U.S. Navy destroyer, the command will be forced to choose between defending the United States and defending Israel from Iranian attacks

Haaretz - US News - 2 days ago

Paramount, state attorneys general spar over antitrust trial date

California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta would like Paramount-Warner antitrust trial to unfold in April. Paramount is pushing for November.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 3 days ago

politics -- Trump to Senators on Blanche: You'll Get Nothing and Like It -- Nia Prater -- With a pair of holdout senators jamming his attorney general pick's nomination, Trump isn't giving an inch.

Unwilling to make any concessions to two key senators, President Trump is thinking about temporarily pulling his attorney general nominee.

New York Magazine - US News - 3 days ago

Chicago needs to change tactics in war on rats, inspector general says

Instead of throwing poison at the problem, Inspector General David Glockner said Chicago needs a “unified strategy coordinated across city departments to cut rats off from the resources that let them thrive and multiply."

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 5 days ago

UN secretary-general race: What it takes to be the world's top diplomat

The organisation is about to get a new leader as it comes under renewed criticism from the US and Israel

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 11 days ago

Trump pitches FIFA's Gianni Infantino for UN secretary-general: report

President Donald Trump insists his friend is ‘respected by everyone around the world,’ ignoring the many controversies that threatened to throw soccer’s biggest tournament into turmoil

Independent UK - US News - 12 days ago

Attorneys general, state officials sue over 2nd federal attempt to cut permanent housing funds

On June 1, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development tried for a second time to condition money for permanent housing, including shifting $1.3 billion in funding to temporary housing programs. A coalition of state officials, which also included Raoul, won a different lawsuit over similar restrictions on the same funding June 30.

Chicago Sun-Times - US News - 26 days ago

A U.S. Marine stands as part of an honor cordon for the arrival of NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at the Pentagon, Monday, June 7, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

An official told Military.com that a 63-page report on digital risk assessment was spurred by congressional members’ interest in understanding where DOD stood on the issue.

Military.com - Technology - 3 months ago

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Is Outsourcing More of His Office's Work to Costly Private Lawyers

Despite having an office of hundreds of attorneys, Ken Paxton is frequently opting for private lawyers — many to whom he has personal or political ties — to argue on behalf of Texas. One attorney cost taxpayers more than $24,000 for a day’s work.

ProPublica - Politics - 1 year ago