Most senators didn't question Todd Blanche's qualifications to lead the Justice Department at his confirmation hearing, they questioned whether the man who spent years as President Trump's personal lawyer would serve the president or the country.
President Trump notified Congress that the U.S. is back at war with Iran, starting a new 60-day clock for military action, though the clock that may matter most is the midterms as gas prices ripple through the economy.
And Trump's pick for intelligence chief, Jay Clayton, wouldn't acknowledge the results of the 2020 election at his hearing, leaving Democrats to ask why a man with no intelligence experience won't give a straight answer.Want more analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today’s episode of Up First was edited by Anna Yukhananov, Kelsey Snell, Andrew Sussman, Alice Woelfle, and Mohamad ElBardicy.It was produced by Ziad Buchh and Nia Dumas.Our director is Christopher Thomas.We get engineering support from Neisha Heinis. Our technical director is Carleigh Strange. And our deputy Executive Producer is Kelley Dickens.(0:00) Introduction
(02:35) Blanche Confirmation Hearing
(06:30) Iran War And Midterm Politics
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| # | Наименование новости | Тональность | Информативность | Дата публикации |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blanche Confirmation Hearing, US and Strait of Hormuz, ICE Vehicle Stops | 0 | 6.22 | 15-07-2026 |
| 2 | Blanche Rescinds 'Anti-Weaponization Fund', Iran Strikes Off, Midwest Primaries | 0 | 8.18 | 03-08-2026 |
| 3 | Trump Touts Progress In Iran Talks, UFC White House Freedom 250, DNI Nomination | 0 | 6.54 | 12-06-2026 |
| 4 | Blanche and the DOJ, Michigan Primaries, Spokane Wildfires | 0 | 5.18 | 04-08-2026 |
| 5 | US And Iran Talk At UNGA, Poll Shows Dems Lead Midterm, White House Media Ban Lawsuit | 0 | 6.86 | 23-09-2026 |
| 6 | Economic Warfare On Iran, White House Ballroom, Bond Market Warning Signs | 0 | 5.78 | 21-08-2026 |
| 7 | War In Iran Ramps Up, Trump Pressured By Gas Prices, Massachusetts Primary Results | 0 | 5.93 | 02-09-2026 |
| 8 | US-Iran War Escalates, Congress To-Do List, UK Has A New Prime Minister | 0 | 7.82 | 20-07-2026 |
| 9 | US and Iran Trade Strikes After Brief Pause, Fauci Pleads The Fifth, New Asylum Rule | 0 | 5.18 | 30-07-2026 |
| 10 | Trump's Economic D-Day For Iran, Gulf Allies React To US Plan, SCOTUS Mail-in Voting | 0 | 8.8 | 25-08-2026 |