A New Attorney General, Profiting Off Immigration Detention, Hollywood Merger
Summary
Todd Blanche narrowly wins Senate confirmation as Attorney General despite Republican concerns over politicization. The Senate also passes a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill and a stopgap funding measure before recess. Meanwhile, private prison companies report record profits from increased immigration detentions. Finally, major theater chains support the controversial Paramount-Warner Bros merger despite antitrust lawsuits and industry opposition.
Topics discussed
Intro: Senate confirmations, TSA/FEMA heads, and Paramount merger
Todd Blanche confirmed as Attorney General by one vote
Senate passes Russia sanctions bill named for Lindsey Graham
Stopgap funding passed; 'Save America Act' vote fails
Private prison profits soar amid record detention numbers
Hollywood reacts to Paramount-Warner Bros merger deal
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