Al Jazeera · Aug 4, 2026 17:38 UTC Republicans clear Todd Blanche for top US Justice Department role Read full story on Al Jazeera Share AI disclosure Summary Blanche's nomination now goes to the full US Senate for a vote. Original reporting Open original source Related coverage Blanche picks up key GOP support but some swing votes undecided The Hill | Aug 4, 2026 20:23 UTC Blanche approved by Judiciary Committee, sending Trump's AG nominee to full Senate vote CNBC Markets | Aug 4, 2026 17:25 UTC U.S. facilitated Israel Lebanon talks open in Rome al-monitor.com | Aug 4, 2026 17:46 UTC US court deals blow to Trump’s bid to scrap climate grant programme Al Jazeera | Aug 4, 2026 20:35 UTC Netanyahu rejects Gaza withdrawal until Hamas disarms Euronews | Aug 4, 2026 20:31 UTC US stocks: Dow, S&P 500 close at record highs as AI earnings impress, oil prices tumble economictimes.indiatimes.com | Aug 4, 2026 20:09 UTC Hormuz deal involves ships entering Persian Gulf through Iran — WSJ tass.com | Aug 4, 2026 20:00 UTC From 1952 to 2020, US inspectors recorded 2,562 woodwasp interceptions; researchers found wooden packaging was the dominant invasion pathway timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Aug 4, 2026 19:50 UTC Read full article on Al Jazeera Get the AFBytes Brief Major stories, AI-assisted analysis, and what to watch next. Free, monthly, unsubscribe anytime. Subscribe
Blanche approved by Judiciary Committee, sending Trump's AG nominee to full Senate vote CNBC Markets | Aug 4, 2026 17:25 UTC
US court deals blow to Trump’s bid to scrap climate grant programme Al Jazeera | Aug 4, 2026 20:35 UTC
US stocks: Dow, S&P 500 close at record highs as AI earnings impress, oil prices tumble economictimes.indiatimes.com | Aug 4, 2026 20:09 UTC
From 1952 to 2020, US inspectors recorded 2,562 woodwasp interceptions; researchers found wooden packaging was the dominant invasion pathway timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Aug 4, 2026 19:50 UTC
