Epstein victims oppose Todd Blanche after DOJ meeting on Senate vote
Why it matters: Sen. Thom Tillis had demanded the meeting before backing Blanche, and one GOP defection could sink him in committee.
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Epstein survivor urges Senate to reject Blanche after DOJ meeting
Why it matters: The clash adds pressure ahead of the acting attorney general's confirmation vote and revives questions over past Epstein decisions.
Blanche defends Epstein file review in tense Senate hearing
What's new: Trump's attorney general pick said the DOJ could still prosecute new suspects if fresh evidence emerges.
PBS NewsHour, Fox News +1
2 GOP senators waver, putting Todd Blanche AG bid at risk
What's next: If John Cornyn or Thom Tillis votes no in committee, Blanche's nomination could stall before reaching the full Senate.
The New York Times, CNBC +1
Epstein survivor presses senators as Todd Blanche faces DOJ vote
What's new: Dani Bensky said DOJ file releases exposed her name, phone number and former addresses, and she said Blanche never met with survivors.
The New York Times, PBS NewsHour +1
Todd Blanche faces Senate test in bid to lead Justice Department
What's next: Blanche needs unanimous GOP support on the Senate Judiciary Committee to advance his nomination.
The New York Times, BBC News (US & Canada) +5
Blanche defends Epstein file review in Senate AG hearing
What's new: Blanche said the DOJ would bring charges if new evidence emerges and called a proposed $1.8 billion fund "dead."
PBS NewsHour, ABC News +1
Florida judge seeks discipline for Trump lawyers in IRS case
What's new: The order found bad-faith conduct and raised concerns that the acting attorney general gave misleading testimony to Congress.
The New York Times, ABC News
Florida judge rebukes Trump IRS suit, refers lawyer to bar
Why it matters: The order said the settlement's audit shield for Trump clashed with federal law, though the judge did not void the deal.
CNBC, PBS NewsHour +1
Former IRS, DOJ officials challenge Trump tax-audit immunity deal
What's new: An amicus brief argues the settlement could shield Trump, his family and affiliates from IRS scrutiny and other claims indefinitely.
Bloomberg, ABC News
DOJ refuses sworn filing on blocked $1.8 billion Trump fund
Why it matters: The standoff keeps a lawsuit alive over a plan critics said could steer taxpayer money to Trump allies and Jan. 6 defendants.
Judge extends block on Trump’s $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund
What’s next: The administration has one week to file a sworn pledge that the fund will not be revived.
BBC News (US & Canada), The New York Times +5
DOJ sues Virginia over 2 laws limiting masked federal agents
What's next: The laws signed by Gov. Abigail Spanberger are set to take effect in July unless a court blocks them.
The Hill, Fox News
Vance chief of staff Jacob Reses to leave White House by summer’s end
What’s next: Reses’ exit removes a longtime adviser who helped steer JD Vance’s 2022 Senate campaign and vice presidency.
The Hill, Fox News
Trump taps Todd Blanche for attorney general after DOJ fund uproar
What's next: Blanche faces a tight Senate vote after backlash over a shelved $1.8 billion Justice Department fund.
The New York Times, The Straits Times +2
Trump taps Todd Blanche for AG as Epstein rollout draws scrutiny
Why it matters: Blanche could face bipartisan questions over the Justice Department's handling of Epstein records and a disputed compensation fund.
DOJ drops $1.776 billion fund tied to Trump legal claims
What's new: A court filing said the program was never set up, undercutting a lawsuit seeking to block any transfer of federal money.
Justice Department scraps Trump’s $1.8 billion ally payout fund
Why it matters: Republicans threatened to sink an immigration bill, forcing a retreat that exposed limits on Trump’s grip over his party.
Senate advances $70 billion ICE bill after GOP drops Trump add-ons
What's next: Democrats plan amendment votes to permanently bar Trump's $1.776 billion settlement fund as the bill moves through reconciliation.
Bloomberg, PBS NewsHour +6
Justice Department kills Trump's $1.8 billion political fund
Why it matters: Republicans threatened to sink a major immigration bill unless the administration dropped the plan.
The New York Times, Fox News
Trump moves to make Todd Blanche attorney general
What's next: Blanche faces a Senate confirmation fight after backlash over a scrapped $1.8 billion "weaponization" fund.
The New York Times, Bloomberg +6
Judge temporarily blocks Trump DOJ’s $1.8 billion fund
A federal judge in Virginia halted the Justice Department’s new $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund pending a June 12 hearing.
BBC News (US & Canada), NPR +2
Pam Bondi defends Epstein files release in House interview
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi told House lawmakers the DOJ released all files required by the Epstein law, while admitting redaction mistakes.
BBC News (US & Canada), PBS NewsHour +1