A New Attorney General, Profiting Off Immigration Detention, Hollywood Merger
Summary
The Senate confirms Todd Blanche as Attorney General by a single vote and passes a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill before an August recess. Private prison companies report record profits as immigration detention numbers surge, raising concerns about political ties. Meanwhile, major theater chains support the controversial Paramount-Warner Bros. merger despite antitrust lawsuits and industry opposition.
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Intro: Senate confirmations, TSA/FEMA heads, and Paramount merger
Todd Blanche confirmed as Attorney General by one vote
Senate passes Russia sanctions bill honoring Lindsey Graham
Stopgap funding passed; voting overhaul bill fails
Private prison profits soar amid record detention numbers
Paramount-Warner merger faces antitrust suit and theater support
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