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Why is Todd Blanche’s confirmation as Attorney General facing Republican opposition?
Late night in the Senate. I'm Lisa Lacera of Fox News. They're settling unfinished business before heading out for August research, including voting on Todd Blanche as the next attorney general. His confirmation all but certain after one Republican who was on the fence made.
Susan Collins, the Republican from Maine, who has a very competitive reelection bid this fall, she announced a couple of days ago she was a no. And then early this morning, Lisa Murkowski announced that she too would oppose Todd Blanch. Now, Mitch McConnell, the former Senate Majority Leader, he remains out, so they could only lose one more Republican and still confirm Blanch. So there was a very teary statement from Bill Cassidy, the Republican from Louisiana.
What are the implications of the Senate’s sanctions package targeting countries buying Russian oil?
this morning. He announced this morning that he would vote to confirm.
Fox is Chad Pergam on Capitol Hill. The controversy over Blanche, who was President Trump's former lawyer, stems from the $1.8 billion weaponization fund to compensate people considered allies of the President. As part of the President's settlement with the IRS, that idea has been abandoned. Earlier, the Senate passed a package of harsh sanctions.
Name for the late South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, the package penalizes countries continuing to purchase Russian oil and gas.
The measure has the support of President Trump, which means it will likely pass when lawmakers return after recess.
Why was former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall barred from classified information?
The Pentagon has revoked former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall's eligibility to access classified information and has barred him from holding any sensitive position, claiming it disclosed sensitive information about the capabilities of Air Force One to the media. The plane was retrofitted and upgraded, but reportedly lacks the anti missile capabilities of the older jets.
A teenage gunman goes on a shooting rampage in Thailand before turning the weapon on himself.
The fourteen year old boy took his own life at the end of the killing spree on the outskirts of Bangkok. Thailand's Prime Minister says he used his grandfather's gun to kill both his grandparents at their home, then headed to Devsirin Nantaburi School, where he shot dozens of pupils and teachers. Nine people are in a serious condition in the hospital. The boy's motive isn't clear, but according to friends, he'd been suffering stress from his studies. The attack was a very strong.
How did the Thai teenage gunman’s school shooting unfold and what were the reported motives?
Is said to have been well prepared with clear steps and clear goals. Jonathan Savage, Fox News.
Virginia's governor has intervened in a proposed sixty seven billion dollar merger between two utility companies.
Democratic Governor Abigail Spanberger says she wants to protect Virginia utility customers and make sure the proposed deal that would combine Dominion Energy and Nextera Energy can meet the state's energy needs. It's the first time the state's governor has intervened in a case before the State Corporation Commission. Becoming a party to the case allows the governor's administration to receive information, ask questions, and take part in the Commission's review. If approved, it would reportedly be the largest. Some Democratic and Republican state lawmakers are urging Spanberger to call a special session of the General Assembly to consider legislation that would give regulators more time to examine the deal.
What is Virginia’s governor doing to intervene in the $67 billion Dominion‑Nextera merger?
Tanya J. Powers, Fox News.
Senate confirming a number of other cabinet positions today and administration positions, including David Cummins to lead the TSA. He previously was a senior vice president of Circo, which offers engineering, IT, and trading services to Federal, State, and local governments and commercial customers. This comes as President Trump is looking to cut jobs at the TSA and has proposed having smaller airports, privatized security.
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Chapters
5 chapters
1
Why is Todd Blanche’s confirmation as Attorney General facing Republican opposition?
0:03–0:42
2
What are the implications of the Senate’s sanctions package targeting countries buying Russian oil?
0:42–1:28
3
Why was former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall barred from classified information?
1:28–2:31
4
How did the Thai teenage gunman’s school shooting unfold and what were the reported motives?
2:31–3:19
5
What is Virginia’s governor doing to intervene in the $67 billion Dominion‑Nextera merger?
3:19–3:57