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Todd Blanche nomination

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MS NOW Panel Discusses Blanche Nomination, Patel UFC Post, Newsom Probe

Jun 16, 2026

The segment covered Republican senators' concerns over Todd Blanche's AG nomination tied to the $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund, Kash Patel's X post on UFC event arrests, and Gavin Newsom's FOIA request amid a reported DOJ probe into his wife Jennifer Siebel Newsom's taxes and nonprofits. Panelists discussed potential political angles in confirmations and investigations. Guests referenced reporting from Punchbowl, Laura Weiss, and anonymous sources on the Newsom case and Patel announcement timing.

▶ Source: MS NOW

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Political Lean 78% Left-leaning

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Whitehouse criticizes Blanche AG nomination over slush fund, Epstein files

Jun 16, 2026

MS NOW segment features Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) discussing Trump's nomination of acting AG Todd Blanche for permanent Attorney General. Whitehouse criticizes Blanche's role in a proposed $1.8B anti-weaponization fund, handling of Epstein files, and alleged political investigations. The interview covers potential GOP concerns from senators like Cassidy and Tillis, Blanche's meetings on the Hill, and references to cases involving Newsom, Comey, and others. It contrasts Blanche with Jay Clayton for DNI and notes Whitehouse's Judiciary Committee role.

▶ Source: MS NOW