Senate on way to confirming Todd Blanche as Attorney Gen. after GOP Sen. Cassidy says he will vote 'yes'; Fed. appeals court panel puts WH ballroom on hold
Summary
The Senate confirms Todd Blanche as Attorney General after Senator Bill Cassidy votes yes, overcoming opposition from Lisa Murkowski. Lawmakers also pass the Lindsey Graham Act to sanction Russia and Iran, while a federal court halts construction on Trump’s White House ballroom. Additionally, the Senate Agriculture Committee rejects the Farm Bill over SNAP funding disputes, and the economy unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July.
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Senate confirms Todd Blanche as Attorney General
Court halts White House ballroom construction
GOP senators debate Blanche nomination concerns
Democrats criticize Blanche's weaponization of DOJ
Senate recess and crypto bill delay
Senate passes sanctions bill against Russia
Congressional debate on war powers with Iran
July jobs report and economic criticism
Investments in American mining education
Trump appeals ballroom construction halt
Farm bill fails due to SNAP dispute
Trump discusses endorsements and primary loss
Jeffries campaigns on Democratic agenda
Speaker Johnson optimistic on midterms
Arthur Laffer on taxing the rich
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