Politics
US Political Conflicts and Confirmations
Several high-profile political confirmations and hearings took place. Biden teased a new memoir, while Jay Clayton faced tough questions during his confirmation hearing for the DNI role. Meanwhile, Todd Blanche's loyalty to Trump was questioned in Senate proceedings.
Coverage timeline — 4 articles
Al Jazeera
Argentina vice president's remarks made ahead of the World Cup semifinal against England and amid sovereignty dispute.
2026-07-15 16:57 UTC
Al Jazeera
Blanche's actions have raised questions over the independence of the Department of Justice, which he currently leads.
2026-07-15 17:14 UTC
The Hill
Jay Clayton, President Trump’s nominee for director of national intelligence (DNI), faced sharp questions from Democratic senators Wednesday about Trump’s attempts to revive investigations into the 2020 election. Clayton’s confirmation is essential to reauthorizing the U.S.’s foreign spy powers, whi
2026-07-15 17:26 UTC
The Hill
Former President Biden on Wednesday revealed plans for a new memoir reflecting on his single term in the White House, with the book set to hit shelves just weeks after the midterm elections. The memoir, “Promise Me, America,” will offer his first-person account of the defining moments of his preside
2026-07-15 17:26 UTC