Is Todd Blanche’s Nomination in Trouble?

Takeaways from Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing for attorney general

Todd Blanche remained composed throughout the hours-long hearing, but faced several testy moments during questioning as he seeks to win the support of all Republican senators on the committee.

GOP Sen. Cassidy says he supports Blanche for attorney general, likely paving way for confirmation

Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana says he'll vote for Todd Blanche as attorney general, likely paving the way for him to be confirmed to lead President Donald Trump’s Justice Department | News-Talk 1380 WAOK

beehiiv's CEO backs a MAGA candidate but don't pack your bags just yet.

Tyler Denk, CEO of beehiiv, endorsed MAGA candidate Spencer Pratt in the LA mayor race on Instagram. We knew this was coming. But it's not anything like what's happening at Substack.

Full Transcript: Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed

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ME SEN Delegate Meeting Results (Nicholas Anastácio/National Journal's Hotline)

ME SEN Delegate Meeting Results (Nicholas Anastácio/National Journal's Hotline)

Court: The First Amendment Allows You To Tell The ICE Director He’s A ‘Sad, Despised Man’

You may recall that back in July we had the ridiculous story of how ICE decided to go all gestapo on its critics, including tracking down and threatening David Streever, who had emailed then-acting…

Zohran Mamdani’s Electrifying Upset in NYC:#RankTheSlate – “Don’t Rank Cuomo” | Portside

So much ink (literal and virtual) has been spilled on the electrifying upset in the NYC mayoral primary race. Zohran Mamdani wins and Andrew Cuomo, the former disgraced NY governor, had to concede on election night. Every media outlet has weighed in from NY Times, to every substack, and every celebrity who supported Mamdani. This is not an analysis of Zohran’s mighty win but just a few observations from a New York City resident and more precisely someone living in Central Harlem.

I Fact-Checked The New York Times' Response to the Trans News Network, So You Don't Have To

TNN’s recent interview with Billie Jean Sweeney cut to the heart of The New York Times’ transphobic coverage. Seems like she hit a sore spot.

Randy Fine on Twitter / X

Taking advantage of the downtime in between Electoral College meetings to work on advancing my bill to make sure no political flags are flown in government buildings! #IYKYK pic.twitter.com/ccXcRpWOmm— Randy Fine (@VoteRandyFine) December 17, 2024

What Google Translate Gets Wrong

In a bizarre turn of events that had New Yorkers scratching their heads, it seemed as if Mayor Eric Adams had taken on a surprising partnership with the From website localization to certified interpreting, INGCO’s Wordologists™ provide equal access to information. Our lips haven't been sealed since 2006. 💋

Kyle Jacobs-Morse on Twitter / X

👀ANTITRUST ALERT: Senator Blumenthal announced that he and Senator Blackburn are planning on reintroducing the Open App Markets Act – in the goal of moving it with AICOA and the AMERICA Act.— Kyle Jacobs-Morse (@Kyle_A_Morse) April 1, 2025

2 More LA Times Editorial Writers Quit Over 'Chickens–t' Owner's Block of Kamala Harris Endorsement | Exclusive

Karin Klein and Pulitzer Prize-winner Robert Greene follow editorial editor Mariel Garza, who resigned Wednesday

A senator tried to ban gambling on prediction markets—now she's a Kalshi lobbyist

Sen. Blanche Lincoln wrote law that let US ban sports-event contracts. She lobbies for the other side now.

Thank you for supporting Keisha Lance Bottoms for Governor!

Keisha is ready to roll up her sleeves and get to work to deliver for Georgia. Pitch in today!