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Blanche and the DOJ, Michigan Primaries, Spokane Wildfires

The Senate Judiciary Committee votes today on Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general. What concerns lawmakers about the record of the president’s former personal lawyer? And five states hold primaries today. Voters in Michigan must decide between two Democrats vying for a ...  Show more

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Blanche Rescinds 'Anti-Weaponization Fund', Iran Strikes Off, Midwest Primaries

Todd Blanche, President Trump’s nominee for attorney general, is rescinding an order to create a $1.8 billion fund for Trump’s political allies. Is that enough to persuade senators who blocked his nomination to back him? And President Trump is backing off additional attacks on Ir ...  Show more

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