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Blanche Gives G.O.P. Senators Written Assurances on Trump’s I.R.S. Deal
3 August 2026 at 05:18

Blanche Gives G.O.P. Senators Written Assurances on Trump’s I.R.S. Deal

3 August 2026 at 05:18

By: Michael Gold， Andrew Duehren and Hari Raj

Todd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general has been held up over concerns about a planned $1.8 billion fund for Trump allies and the president’s immunity from tax scrutiny.

Todd Blanche speaking at the Capitol last month.

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Trump Escalates Feud With Senate Over Blanche
1 August 2026 at 04:06

Trump Escalates Feud With Senate Over Blanche

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1 August 2026 at 04:06

By: Michael Gold

The president’s comments threw the confirmation of Todd Blanche, his pick to be attorney general, further into doubt.

Todd Blanche, the acting attorney general, during a cabinet meeting at Camp David on Friday.

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Todd Blanche’s Loyalty to Trump Is Putting His Attorney General Confirmation at Risk
31 July 2026 at 21:02

Todd Blanche’s Loyalty to Trump Is Putting His Attorney General Confirmation at Risk

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31 July 2026 at 21:02

By: Glenn Thrush

Todd Blanche’s approach has collided with the jury-of-two reality in the Senate that has, thus far, kept him from the prize he covets: the stability and status conferred by a Senate confirmation.

Todd Blanche, according to current and former officials, understands that coping with President Trump’s demands, rages and U-turns is the price to pay for rising in his orbit.

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What to Watch at the Federal Reserve’s April Meeting
29 April 2026 at 09:03

What to Watch at the Federal Reserve’s April Meeting

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29 April 2026 at 09:03

By: Colby Smith

The U.S. central bank is widely expected to hold interest rates steady at what is scheduled to be Jerome H. Powell’s final meeting as chair.

Jerome H. Powell, the Federal Reserve chair.

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GOP Seeks Some Distance From Trump as Midterm Election Year Opens
9 January 2026 at 21:23

GOP Seeks Some Distance From Trump as Midterm Election Year Opens

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9 January 2026 at 21:23

By: Carl Hulse

The vote to open a war powers debate, a pair of attempted veto overrides and a split on health care suggested a greater appetite among Republicans to challenge the president.

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North Carolina Braces For Medicaid Cuts Because of Trump’s Bill
6 July 2025 at 09:01

North Carolina Braces For Medicaid Cuts Because of Trump’s Bill

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6 July 2025 at 09:01

By: Eduardo Medina

President Trump’s domestic policy law jeopardizes plans to reopen one rural county’s hospital — and health coverage for hundreds of thousands of state residents.

The only hospital in Martin County, N.C., closed two years ago.

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Trump Drops Nominee for U.S. Attorney, Ed Martin, After Republicans Balk
8 May 2025 at 17:13

Trump Drops Nominee for U.S. Attorney, Ed Martin, After Republicans Balk

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8 May 2025 at 17:13

By: Glenn Thrush， Alan Feuer， Maggie Haberman and Devlin Barrett

The means of Ed Martin’s ascent as the leading prosecutor for the U.S. attorney’s office in Washington was his path out of power.

Ed Martin has used his authority to upend the U.S. attorney’s office in Washington, as well as dismantle and delegitimize the Jan. 6 inquiry.