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Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general is postponed as Senator John Cornyn seeks a written agreement to terminate the Justice Department’s “anti-weaponization fund.” The Senate Judiciary Committee’s vote was delayed amid concerns, while negotiations continue between Cornyn, Senator Thom Tillis, and committee chairman Chuck Grassley.
Former FBI Director James Comey submitted motions to dismiss federal charges alleging he threatened President Trump through a cryptic Instagram post. Comey’s legal team cited claims of selective prosecution and misconduct by the government, alongside requests for evidence suppression and disclosure of grand jury proceedings. An arraignment is scheduled for September 30.
The U.S. and Saudi militaries conducted airstrikes on Iranian-backed groups in Iraq, targeting “terrorist logistics and weapons sites” following alleged attacks on American forces. The Popular Mobilisation Forces reported at least 20 fatalities. CENTCOM linked the strikes to over 30 drone threats aimed at U.S. interests.
The US and UK have ramped up joint air strikes against Houthi targets.
Travis McBride allegedly killed a man he had an ongoing dispute with in Florida.
In total, his films received 46 Oscar nominations.
The actor faces fresh voluntary manslaughter charges following the death in 2021.
He was seen kneeling on the floor ‘staring blankly’ into space after the alleged murder.
The US has seen nearly 90 deaths from severe winter storms in the past week. Tennessee recorded 25 deaths, and Oregon, under a state of emergency, reported 16 due to ice storms.
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