Michael_Mc
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Translation. I got caught so bad I have to pay to keep the judges off my ....
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Trump says he'll pay for TV ads that praised him and which government funded
The New York Times reported "Trump personally instructed his budget director to use taxpayer money for TV ads praising him and his presidency."
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October 6, 2026 at 12:17 AM
Translation. I got caught so bad I have to pay to keep the judges off my ....
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In the latest round of "Name That Scam", the promise of a large Iowa steel mill is just as true as "migrant caravans" were in "24.
“It sounds too good to be true, and it just might be,” a top Iowa GOP official told CNN, speaking on condition of anonymity to avoid inflaming the Trump administration.
“It sounds too good to be true, and it just might be,” a top Iowa GOP official told CNN, speaking on condition of anonymity to avoid inflaming the Trump administration.
October 3, 2026 at 1:31 PM
In the latest round of "Name That Scam", the promise of a large Iowa steel mill is just as true as "migrant caravans" were in "24.
“It sounds too good to be true, and it just might be,” a top Iowa GOP official told CNN, speaking on condition of anonymity to avoid inflaming the Trump administration.
“It sounds too good to be true, and it just might be,” a top Iowa GOP official told CNN, speaking on condition of anonymity to avoid inflaming the Trump administration.
Just like the "Billion $ FoxCom debacle", beware the grift.
"I’m from Wisconsin, home of ‘FoxConn.’ Good luck with your steel mill,” Jason Maloney of Washburn, Wisconsin, wrote...“Is a steel mill really coming to landlocked Iowa? People of Iowa, prepare to be grifted.”
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"I’m from Wisconsin, home of ‘FoxConn.’ Good luck with your steel mill,” Jason Maloney of Washburn, Wisconsin, wrote...“Is a steel mill really coming to landlocked Iowa? People of Iowa, prepare to be grifted.”
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With a steel mill and campaign cash, Trump and GOP leaders launch an Iowa rescue mission | CNN Politics
Republicans are on a rescue mission in Iowa, touting new plans for a $15 billion steel mill as President Donald Trump and the state’s GOP leaders rush to blunt the political impact of a battered econo...
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October 3, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Just like the "Billion $ FoxCom debacle", beware the grift.
"I’m from Wisconsin, home of ‘FoxConn.’ Good luck with your steel mill,” Jason Maloney of Washburn, Wisconsin, wrote...“Is a steel mill really coming to landlocked Iowa? People of Iowa, prepare to be grifted.”
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"I’m from Wisconsin, home of ‘FoxConn.’ Good luck with your steel mill,” Jason Maloney of Washburn, Wisconsin, wrote...“Is a steel mill really coming to landlocked Iowa? People of Iowa, prepare to be grifted.”
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Got my ballot in the mail. Love Chester County Pennsylvania. Easy mail-in voting process. Best are the available dropboxes. Hand delivered to secure boxes at various locations throughout the town. Email receipt as well acknowledging it will be counted. I KNOW THEY GOT IT!
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Ballot Return Locations
Ballot Return Locations
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October 3, 2026 at 12:23 AM
Got my ballot in the mail. Love Chester County Pennsylvania. Easy mail-in voting process. Best are the available dropboxes. Hand delivered to secure boxes at various locations throughout the town. Email receipt as well acknowledging it will be counted. I KNOW THEY GOT IT!
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Just another example of a vindictive dictator trying to financially destroy a citizen who dared to not bow to authoritarianism.
If not for pro Bono assistance, this "victory" could destroy a person.
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If not for pro Bono assistance, this "victory" could destroy a person.
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Judge dismisses Reflecting Pool case against Olympian, bars DOJ from refiling charges
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October 1, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Just another example of a vindictive dictator trying to financially destroy a citizen who dared to not bow to authoritarianism.
If not for pro Bono assistance, this "victory" could destroy a person.
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If not for pro Bono assistance, this "victory" could destroy a person.
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Great to see Louisiana still in the fight against obstructive actions by the federal government impeding the right to vote.
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Judge greenlights challenge to Louisiana anti-voting law, citing discrimination claims
The judge found that the pro-voting plaintiffs had plausibly alleged that officials in Lafayette Parish discriminated against some registration applicants based on national origin.
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September 30, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Great to see Louisiana still in the fight against obstructive actions by the federal government impeding the right to vote.
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The haphazard cuts performed under the auspices of DOGE was not harmless and just a waste of time. The health impacts were felt overseas by the poor and here in our country by those who could be helped by NIH research. Just criminal.
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NIH funding cuts delayed a promising childhood brain cancer trial. Patients lost time they didn't have
A delayed clinical trial underscores the stakes of federal research funding cuts for children with DIPG, a deadly brain tumor with few treatment options.
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September 25, 2026 at 6:21 PM
The haphazard cuts performed under the auspices of DOGE was not harmless and just a waste of time. The health impacts were felt overseas by the poor and here in our country by those who could be helped by NIH research. Just criminal.
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In 2024 CA$H assets listed at <$50,000. Now, over a million. Don't you hate when that happens? Hasn't this happened to everyone?
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Pete Hegseth reports at least $3.1 million in cash, investments and bitcoin
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reported at least $3.1 million in assets as he faces an impeachment push in Congress over his handling of the Iran war.
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September 25, 2026 at 10:37 AM
In 2024 CA$H assets listed at <$50,000. Now, over a million. Don't you hate when that happens? Hasn't this happened to everyone?
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Those who fail to learn from history...so what would be the ignition source? Think the huge amount of debt financing data centers. Large amount funded by private equity. How secure is the funding? A comment on CA$H, not AI. Leading indicators are hard to see clearly.
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History shows financial calamities occur when rates rise rapidly like this: 'Something always breaks'
The 10-year Treasury note yield is spiking to levels not seen in years, and that may be a bad omen for financial markets.
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September 24, 2026 at 10:58 PM
Those who fail to learn from history...so what would be the ignition source? Think the huge amount of debt financing data centers. Large amount funded by private equity. How secure is the funding? A comment on CA$H, not AI. Leading indicators are hard to see clearly.
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Important this illegal action be pursued to the fullest. This tactic is a dry run already executed in Georgia by the federal government. Don't let this turn into a slap on the wrist to this official. This is a deliberate illegal act by an officer of the law.
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California Attorney General vows ‘legal consequences’ for GOP sheriff who seized ballots
The ballot seizure case highlights the risks to democracy when election deniers in positions of authority abuse their power to interfere with vote counting. Bianco seized an estimated 650,000 ballots ...
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September 24, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Important this illegal action be pursued to the fullest. This tactic is a dry run already executed in Georgia by the federal government. Don't let this turn into a slap on the wrist to this official. This is a deliberate illegal act by an officer of the law.
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Start with an assault on working immigrants, exorbitant tariffs, demonizing free press and starting a major war in the Middle East with the energy market in turmoil from Russia's invasion. Ya think the bond market is nervous! And 47 demands lower interest rates?
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30-year Treasury yield hits highest level since 2004 as bond market rout continues
U.S. Treasury yields continued their upward momentum after hitting a 19-year high on Wednesday.
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September 24, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Start with an assault on working immigrants, exorbitant tariffs, demonizing free press and starting a major war in the Middle East with the energy market in turmoil from Russia's invasion. Ya think the bond market is nervous! And 47 demands lower interest rates?
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Ok if you believe in the flow of history as it repeats. Something happened today that occurred twice since the 19th century: 1999 before dot-com BUST and July, 1929. Before the October crash. Not financial advice or certainty. I'm just saying...
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Stocks had a great day on the surface. But something alarming occurred not seen since 1999
The market just posted major gains, but the latest performance is not as strong as it may seem.
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September 21, 2026 at 11:33 PM
Ok if you believe in the flow of history as it repeats. Something happened today that occurred twice since the 19th century: 1999 before dot-com BUST and July, 1929. Before the October crash. Not financial advice or certainty. I'm just saying...
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Seeing this makes me ask, "Why now?" Is it because the people you represent were harmed? No, this happened from the start. It's because she is trying to get re-elected. Even in "safe GOP districts," they fear the Blue Wave. But when ICE was murdering citizens...crickets.
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GOP congresswoman breaks with Trump in new ad ahead of midterms: ‘Feel betrayed’ | CNN Politics
Florida Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar tells President Donald Trump in a new ad that Hispanic voters feel betrayed by him as a result of his immigration agenda.
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September 17, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Seeing this makes me ask, "Why now?" Is it because the people you represent were harmed? No, this happened from the start. It's because she is trying to get re-elected. Even in "safe GOP districts," they fear the Blue Wave. But when ICE was murdering citizens...crickets.
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This Administration is proud of their grift. To think they hold up Pelosi as the stock abuse poster child.
"U.S. President Donald Trump and his wealth managers executed nearly 28.7K security transactions...following his second inauguration—outpacing all members of Congress combined."
"U.S. President Donald Trump and his wealth managers executed nearly 28.7K security transactions...following his second inauguration—outpacing all members of Congress combined."
September 16, 2026 at 12:56 PM
This Administration is proud of their grift. To think they hold up Pelosi as the stock abuse poster child.
"U.S. President Donald Trump and his wealth managers executed nearly 28.7K security transactions...following his second inauguration—outpacing all members of Congress combined."
"U.S. President Donald Trump and his wealth managers executed nearly 28.7K security transactions...following his second inauguration—outpacing all members of Congress combined."
I am shocked (NOT!) that people are upset about this $5,000 effort to buy their vote. I still haven't finished spending my DOGE and tarriff checks! If we keep winning like this, I will be broke!
Save your money and vote to stop the grift.
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Save your money and vote to stop the grift.
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Trump's $1 trillion-plus 'dividend' plan meets immediate bipartisan pushback
Such a payout could cost more than $1 trillion and is likely to face legal obstacles.
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September 10, 2026 at 4:03 PM
I am shocked (NOT!) that people are upset about this $5,000 effort to buy their vote. I still haven't finished spending my DOGE and tarriff checks! If we keep winning like this, I will be broke!
Save your money and vote to stop the grift.
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Save your money and vote to stop the grift.
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Removing people in power who are women or of color is core to the GOP agenda.
"Americans should be deeply concerned whenever political power is used to make the people entrusted with telling our nation’s history fear for their jobs if they tell that history honestly.”
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"Americans should be deeply concerned whenever political power is used to make the people entrusted with telling our nation’s history fear for their jobs if they tell that history honestly.”
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Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch resigns amid attacks from Trump administration
Amid attacks from the White House, Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch is stepping down from his position after seven years of leading the Smithsonian Institution.
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September 8, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Removing people in power who are women or of color is core to the GOP agenda.
"Americans should be deeply concerned whenever political power is used to make the people entrusted with telling our nation’s history fear for their jobs if they tell that history honestly.”
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"Americans should be deeply concerned whenever political power is used to make the people entrusted with telling our nation’s history fear for their jobs if they tell that history honestly.”
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When facts don't matter and lies spew easily, you get more LIES to support an untenable position. Canada has been and remains our largest trading partner.
"(Bombardier has) ...direct employment in more than 20 states and sites in 10 states, including CA, TX and AZ."
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"(Bombardier has) ...direct employment in more than 20 states and sites in 10 states, including CA, TX and AZ."
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Bombardier points out U.S. footprint after Trump says aerospace giant must build in America
Trump's announcement comes on the eve of Canadian retaliatory tariffs set to take effect Tuesday on $20 billion of U.S. goods.
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September 8, 2026 at 1:17 PM
When facts don't matter and lies spew easily, you get more LIES to support an untenable position. Canada has been and remains our largest trading partner.
"(Bombardier has) ...direct employment in more than 20 states and sites in 10 states, including CA, TX and AZ."
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"(Bombardier has) ...direct employment in more than 20 states and sites in 10 states, including CA, TX and AZ."
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This is exactly what chutzpah is. He supported ICE tactics until they shackled him.
“I think maybe, in the past, I’ve been a little bit blase when people talked about their trauma,” he said. “But I get it now, and I wouldn’t wish it on anyone.”
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“I think maybe, in the past, I’ve been a little bit blase when people talked about their trauma,” he said. “But I get it now, and I wouldn’t wish it on anyone.”
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Milo Yiannopoulos says he was ‘terrified’ by the ‘brutality’ of his ICE deportation | CNN
Far-right provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos has told TV interviewer Piers Morgan that he was “really, really terrified” after being detained by US immigration officials.
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September 2, 2026 at 11:34 AM
This is exactly what chutzpah is. He supported ICE tactics until they shackled him.
“I think maybe, in the past, I’ve been a little bit blase when people talked about their trauma,” he said. “But I get it now, and I wouldn’t wish it on anyone.”
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“I think maybe, in the past, I’ve been a little bit blase when people talked about their trauma,” he said. “But I get it now, and I wouldn’t wish it on anyone.”
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You see, 47 it's not like the good old days. When you colonized in the past, you would enslave the people, take their valuables and place a leader loyal to the crown in charge. My God, this is our mirror, who we are becoming. (What is happening to our morality?)
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Trump announced a massive oil deal with Venezuela. Why it won't lower gas prices anytime soon
President Donald Trump announced Friday that the U.S. secured majority control over 65 billion barrels of Venezuela's proven oil reserves.
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August 31, 2026 at 10:21 PM
You see, 47 it's not like the good old days. When you colonized in the past, you would enslave the people, take their valuables and place a leader loyal to the crown in charge. My God, this is our mirror, who we are becoming. (What is happening to our morality?)
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Really ticks me off when people say I want the economic policies but pretend the naked racism is not part of the policy. Whether removing women leaders from the military or SCOTUS legalizing arresting brown people using racial profiling, this is core to #47 and team.
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Exclusive: Navy weighs renaming carrier slated to honor Black war hero, potentially switching it to Trump | CNN Politics
The US Navy is working to rename an aircraft carrier under construction that was set to honor a Black sailor hailed for his heroic actions during the attack on Pearl Harbor, three sources familiar wit...
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August 21, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Really ticks me off when people say I want the economic policies but pretend the naked racism is not part of the policy. Whether removing women leaders from the military or SCOTUS legalizing arresting brown people using racial profiling, this is core to #47 and team.
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🧐NEW: After 23 straight voter roll defeats, Trump DOJ’s answer is just more appeals.
It’s now fighting 19 active voter roll appeals across nine federal circuits.
It’s now fighting 19 active voter roll appeals across nine federal circuits.
Even after 23 straight losses, Trump DOJ keeps appealing its voter roll cases
The latest filings bring DOJ’s active voter roll appeals to 19 cases across nine federal circuits, as the department continues defending the same theory courts around the country have repeatedly…
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August 17, 2026 at 10:44 PM
🧐NEW: After 23 straight voter roll defeats, Trump DOJ’s answer is just more appeals.
It’s now fighting 19 active voter roll appeals across nine federal circuits.
It’s now fighting 19 active voter roll appeals across nine federal circuits.
This is what happens when ignorance and arrogance replaces science. The objective is to punish academic institutions. EVERY FASCIST REGIME attacks military leadership, advanced education and the judiciary. Yes this administration is attempting a fascist takeover.
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Senators Blast RFK Jr. Over AHRQ Grant Cancellations
'We demand that you immediately rescind these cancellations,' says group of Democrats
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August 17, 2026 at 10:46 PM
This is what happens when ignorance and arrogance replaces science. The objective is to punish academic institutions. EVERY FASCIST REGIME attacks military leadership, advanced education and the judiciary. Yes this administration is attempting a fascist takeover.
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“It’s just a tremendous erosion, if not violation, of the agreement that Texans and the American people made when they established that national park. The federal government that I worked for for 41 years is disrespecting its citizens...” Retired park Supt. Bob Krumenaker
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Bulldozers rip into Big Bend National Park, driving anger and heartbreak | CNN
Environmentalists and a bipartisan coalition of state officials and border sheriffs are part of a growing chorus of opposition to ongoing border security amid the wilds of Big Bend National Park in Te...
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August 13, 2026 at 10:27 AM
“It’s just a tremendous erosion, if not violation, of the agreement that Texans and the American people made when they established that national park. The federal government that I worked for for 41 years is disrespecting its citizens...” Retired park Supt. Bob Krumenaker
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Happy birthday to #mathematician, aeronautical #engineer, philanthropist and Cherokee ‘hidden figure’ of the space race: Mary Golda Ross (1908-2008). 🧪🐡🧮👩🏻🔬 #histsci
Great-great-granddaughter of Chief John Ross, who was forced to lead his people on the Trail of Tears, Ross attributed her success
Great-great-granddaughter of Chief John Ross, who was forced to lead his people on the Trail of Tears, Ross attributed her success
August 9, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Happy birthday to #mathematician, aeronautical #engineer, philanthropist and Cherokee ‘hidden figure’ of the space race: Mary Golda Ross (1908-2008). 🧪🐡🧮👩🏻🔬 #histsci
Great-great-granddaughter of Chief John Ross, who was forced to lead his people on the Trail of Tears, Ross attributed her success
Great-great-granddaughter of Chief John Ross, who was forced to lead his people on the Trail of Tears, Ross attributed her success
Want to become DOJ AG for 47? Buy it! See Alaska & Murkowski vote:
Agreed to an $180 million settlement with Anchorage...on the port of Alaska...dropped a $400 million settlement with a group that provides healthcare services to American Indians and Alaska Natives.
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Agreed to an $180 million settlement with Anchorage...on the port of Alaska...dropped a $400 million settlement with a group that provides healthcare services to American Indians and Alaska Natives.
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Todd Blanche nomination hanging by thread after he advances out of committee | CNN Politics
Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general cleared a key hurdle Tuesday, potentially setting the stage for renewed momentum at the Justice Department but leaving him little room for error with a c...
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August 5, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Want to become DOJ AG for 47? Buy it! See Alaska & Murkowski vote:
Agreed to an $180 million settlement with Anchorage...on the port of Alaska...dropped a $400 million settlement with a group that provides healthcare services to American Indians and Alaska Natives.
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Agreed to an $180 million settlement with Anchorage...on the port of Alaska...dropped a $400 million settlement with a group that provides healthcare services to American Indians and Alaska Natives.
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