Todd Blanche’s AG Nomination Clears Key Senate Hurdle But May Still Be Short Votes for Confirmation
Todd Blanche’s AG Nomination Clears Key Senate Hurdle But May Still Be Short Votes for Confirmation
Update August 7, 2026, 2:35 p.m. ET: This article was updated with additional info about Blanche’s GOP support ; Originally published August 5, 2026 at 2:12 p.m. Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee voted to advance Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination Tuesday, clearing the way for a confirmation vote before the full Senate. As …
President Donald Trump Reportedly Telling Donors to Back Vice President J.D. Vance in 2028
President Donald Trump Reportedly Telling Donors to Back Vice President J.D. Vance in 2028
President Donald Trump has reportedly told donors in closed-door settings that he wants Vice President J.D. Vance to succeed him in the White House. The Washington Post exclusively reporting the president made the comment during a private Oval Office meeting about two weeks ago. According to two people familiar with the conversation, Trump told the …
Justice Department to Review Fauci Referral After Senate Committee Votes to Hold Him in Contempt of Congress
Justice Department to Review Fauci Referral After Senate Committee Votes to Hold Him in Contempt of Congress
Senate Republicans voted to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress in the latest escalation of their effort to prosecute the former federal health official over his refusal to answer questions about the government’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Contempt Vote As reported on Friday’s AM Update, Republicans on the Senate Homeland Security and …
Why There Is Growing Reason to Believe James Talarico Could Be First Democrat in Decades to Win in Texas
Why There Is Growing Reason to Believe James Talarico Could Be First Democrat in Decades to Win in Texas
Mark Halperin joins Megyn to break down the latest polling and cause for concern for Republicans.
Embattled Rep. Max Miller Vows to Continue Re-Election Bid Amid Abuse Allegations and Calls to Step Aside
Embattled Rep. Max Miller Vows to Continue Re-Election Bid Amid Abuse Allegations and Calls to Step Aside
Congressman Max Miller (R-OH) has refused to abandon his reelection campaign even as President Donald Trump has reportedly expressed doubts about his ability to survive the growing allegations against him. CBS News reported the president called Miller on Monday to raise concerns about his campaign following accusations that he assaulted his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, and …
What Abdul El-Sayed’s Unexpectedly Narrow Victory in Michigan Dem Senate Primary Means for the Party
What Abdul El-Sayed’s Unexpectedly Narrow Victory in Michigan Dem Senate Primary Means for the Party
Megyn and Mark Halperin break it down.
Senate Vote on Todd Blanche’s Attorney General Nomination Delayed as Key Republicans Withhold Support
Senate Vote on Todd Blanche’s Attorney General Nomination Delayed as Key Republicans Withhold Support
President Trump is threatening to sidestep two Republican holdouts blocking his pick for attorney general. Acting Attorney General – and Trump’s one-time personal attorney – Todd Blanche’s nomination is stalled in Senate the two weeks after he faced a largely contentious confirmation hearing before the Judiciary Committee. The Hangup As reported on Friday’s AM Update, …
Gavin Newsom’s Former Aide Reveals Shocking New Details of Past Affair – Will It Have an Impact on 2028?
Gavin Newsom’s Former Aide Reveals Shocking New Details of Past Affair – Will It Have an Impact on 2028?
Megyn and Rich Lowry react to the latest revelations.
How Anthony Fauci Could Be Forced to Answer Questions After Taking the Fifth Over 100 Times at Senate Hearing
How Anthony Fauci Could Be Forced to Answer Questions After Taking the Fifth Over 100 Times at Senate Hearing
Mike Davis joins Megyn to break it down.
Maine Dems Select Troy Jackson to Replace Graham Platner as His Abortion ‘Evolution’ Comes Under Fire
Maine Dems Select Troy Jackson to Replace Graham Platner as His Abortion ‘Evolution’ Comes Under Fire
It’s official! Maine Democrats selected former State Senate President Troy Jackson as their new candidate to challenge Republican incumbent Senator Susan Collins in November at a hastily organized party convention in Bangor on Saturday. Jackson’s Campaign As reported on Monday’s AM Update, the long-time state lawmaker and fifth-generation logger secured the nomination by a vote …
Secret Service Removes Agent Accused of Leaking Vice President J.D. Vance’s Travel Details to Media
Secret Service Removes Agent Accused of Leaking Vice President J.D. Vance’s Travel Details to Media
A Secret Service agent assigned to Vice President J.D. Vance’s protective detail has been placed on administrative leave reportedly over allegations the agent leaked sensitive information about Vance’s movements to the press. The Suspected Leak As reported on Friday’s AM Update, the Secret Service confirmed Thursday that a member of its Vice Presidential Protective Division …
Dems Replacement for Scandal-Scarred Graham Platner in Maine May Have Some Skeletons in His Own Closet
Dems Replacement for Scandal-Scarred Graham Platner in Maine May Have Some Skeletons in His Own Closet
Megyn and ‘Ruthless’ explore the latest allegations against Troy Jackson.