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Trump says he could pull Blanche's attorney general nomination until GOP holdouts leaveExternal Link
In a post on social media, President Trump threatened to pull acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's nomination to serve permanently in the role until two Senate Republicans who are withholding their support leave office next year. NBC News' Julie Tsirkin reports from Capitol Hill on why the senators oppose advancing Blanche's nomination to the full Senate.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:10:59 GMT
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Francesca Hong ‘undecided’ on seeking endorsement from Mandela Barnes after he suspends campaignExternal Link
Gubernatorial candidate state Rep. Francesca Hong (D-Wis.) joins Meet the Press NOW after former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes suspends his campaign. Hong also discusses her path forward to the Democratic nomination.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:48:16 GMT
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‘Children of Blood and Bone’ author Tomi Adeyemi says she left set of film adaptation in tearsExternal Link
The author, who also co-wrote the screenplay, alluded to suffering on the set and said she’s still being “antagonized behind the scenes.”
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:37:30 GMT
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‘Alien Terrorist Removal Court,’ created in 1996, holds first-ever hearingExternal Link
The Justice Department is seeking to deport a Texas mom whose kin conspired to launch an ISIS-inspired terrorist attack. She hasn’t been charged with a crime.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:34:35 GMT
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Witness video of Madison police killing raises questions of why lethal force was usedExternal Link
Local authorities said that the matter is being investigated and that the officers involved have been placed on administrative leave.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:25:29 GMT
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