{
  "id": 125735,
  "title": "Blanche nomination has momentum, despite a few GOP obstacles",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/blanche-nomination-has-momentum-despite-a-few-gop-obstacles",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-04T10:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hill",
    "slug": "the-hill",
    "url": "https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/6006947-gop-swing-votes-attorney-general/"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s confirmation to the permanent post faces hurdles in the Senate even after the dramatic deal involving Republican Sens. John Cornyn (Texas) and Thom Tillis (N.C.), as several other key GOP senators remain undecided over his nomination. Centrist Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), who faces a tough reelection contest in a Democratic-leaning...",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Hill",
        "title": "Live updates: Blanche nomination goes up for Senate Judiciary vote",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/live-updates-blanche-nomination-goes-up-for-senate-judiciary-vote",
        "published": "2026-08-04T12:21:25.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Key Senate committee advances Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination despite DOJ fund fears",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/key-senate-committee-advances-todd-blanches-attorney-general",
        "published": "2026-08-04T16:33:53.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}