News Wrap: Blanche nomination clears Senate Judiciary Committee

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Aug 4, 2026 6:50 PM EDT

In our news wrap Tuesday, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is a step closer to securing the job permanently after the Senate Judiciary Committee narrowly approved his nomination, civil rights groups are demanding answers after a man from El Salvador died in ICE custody and Iran and Oman are reportedly nearing a potential deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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