A New Attorney General, Profiting Off Immigration Detention, Hollywood Merger
Summary
The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as Attorney General by a narrow margin and passed a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill before its August recess. Meanwhile, private prison companies report record profits as immigrant detention numbers surge, raising concerns about government ties. In Hollywood, major theater chains support the controversial Paramount-Warner Bros. merger despite antitrust lawsuits and industry opposition.
Topics discussed
Intro: Senate confirmations, private prisons, and Hollywood merger
Todd Blanche confirmed as Attorney General by one vote
Senate passes Russia sanctions bill and stopgap funding
Private prison profits soar amid record immigration detention
Theater chains support Paramount-Warner Bros merger despite backlash
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