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Political Developments in the US

Updated 2026-07-29 20:40 UTC 2 sources Negative

Todd Blanche, a former defense lawyer of Donald Trump, faces potential Republican opposition as he is nominated for attorney general. Meanwhile, James Comey's legal team claims the U.S. government misrepresented details in a seashell case related to Trump.

Coverage timeline — 5 articles
The Hill
In an operation that will likely be studied for years, Ukraine used dozens of internet-connected drones, launched from trucks inside Russia, to destroy strategic Russian aircraft. The drones took off from Russian soil, but they were guided by operators located deep within Ukraine. Operation Spiderwe
2026-06-11 13:00 UTC
The Hill
The man accused of killing the former Speaker of the state House in Minnesota will not face the death penalty under the terms of a proposed plea agreement, according to U.S. attorneys prosecuting the case. “The Attorney General has authorized and directed the government not to seek the death penalty
2026-06-11 13:04 UTC
The Hill
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin will speak with reporters Thursday morning about the Trump administration's efforts to protect unaccompanied migrant children. The joint press conference comes as the administration has faced sc
2026-06-11 13:08 UTC
Al Jazeera
Case centres on social media post featuring seashells that prosecutors allege is a reference to killing President Trump.
2026-07-29 20:00 UTC
Al Jazeera
Todd Blanche, Trump's former defence lawyer, has faced scrutiny over his alleged loyalty to the US president.
2026-07-29 20:11 UTC
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