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14:59โ‡ขBlanche's Narrow Nod

The Senate's narrow 50-49 confirmation of Todd Blanche as attorney general dominates coverage, with multiple outlets reporting on the vote and its contentious backdrop. Concurrently, the Senate's recess after passing funding and confirming Blanche draws attention, alongside a New York Times analysis of a crackdown in New Delhi.

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U.S. Searches for Cubaโ€™s Next Leader While Pressuring Its Government

A Times analysis detailed the July 20 crackdown on unarmed protesters in New Delhi that has provoked public outrage and accusations of excessive force.
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The Senate has confirmed Todd Blanche as the next attorney general of the United States. The 50-49 vote early Saturday came after a bruising confirmation fight that exposed deep concerns in both parties about installing President Donald Trumpโ€™s former personal attorney atop the Justice Department.
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