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    Todd Blanche, the US Deputy Attorney General, faces additional misconduct complaints in New York related to his handling of the Epstein files, putting his law license at risk. The complaints have drawn attention as debate continues over the Justice Department's release of materials connected to Jeffrey Epstein and what they reveal about his network.

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    White House asks OpenAI and Anthropic to pre-test AI models●"La Maison-Blanche a demandé à certains laboratoires américains d’IA, dont OpenAI et Anthropic, de réserver l’accès à leMmastodonWorldEU Politics15 d ago

    The White House has asked leading US AI labs, including OpenAI and Anthropic, to reserve access to their new frontier models for US government safety testing before sharing them with independent evaluators. The request signals Washington's push to place federal review ahead of third-party assessment as advanced AI systems are rolled out. Commentators are weighing what this means for the balance between government oversight and independent scrutiny of leading AI developers.

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    Trump administration cancels $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund▼Acting AG Blanche says Trump administration is nixing $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'✉newsWorldLaw & Courts5 d ago

    Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced that the Trump administration is eliminating a $1.8 billion fund described as the 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'. The fund had been tied to Justice Department efforts to prevent the politicization of federal law enforcement. The cancellation signals a broader restructuring of Justice Department priorities under the administration, and the move is drawing attention to how the department will handle weaponization concerns going forward.

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    Attorney General Blanche defends White House press access ban●AG Blanche addresses White House news outlet ban amid litigation, calls access 'a privilege ... not a right'✉newsScienceSpace Policy5 d ago

    Attorney General Todd Blanche addressed the ongoing litigation over the White House's ban of a news outlet, arguing that press access to the president is 'a privilege, not a right'. The remarks came as the legal fight over the administration's handling of press credentials continues to draw scrutiny from media organisations and press freedom advocates.

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    Blanche defends Trump's White House media ban●Blanche defends Trump's White House media ban: 'It's a privilege ... not a right' https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/20MmastodonWorldPolitics35 d ago

    Todd Blanche, Donald Trump's deputy attorney general, defended the White House's ban on certain media outlets, saying press access is 'a privilege, not a right'. The remarks drew criticism from press freedom advocates who argue the administration is punishing unfavourable coverage by restricting journalists' access to the president.

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    Todd Blanche defends AI and hospital deals▼Todd Blanche defends AI, hospital deals🦋blueskyWorldUS Politics3425 d ago

    Todd Blanche, the US Deputy Attorney General, publicly defended policies touching artificial intelligence and hospital deals, prompting debate about the Justice Department's approach to antitrust enforcement in healthcare and technology. Critics question whether the department is going soft on consolidation in hospitals and AI industry concentration, while supporters argue the stance reflects a pro-innovation agenda.

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    Attorney General Blanche and DHS Secretary Mullin announce election security actions●WATCH LIVE: AG Blanche and DHS Secretary Mullin unveil new actions to secure elections𝕏xUS622 d ago

    Attorney General Blanche and DHS Secretary Mullin are holding a live event to unveil new federal actions aimed at securing US elections. The announcement, covered live by Fox News, pairs the Justice Department with the Department of Homeland Security on election integrity measures. Details of the specific actions remain limited, and reaction from officials and the public is still forming.

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    Blanche accused of shattering DOJ political independence norms▼Blanche shatters DOJ standard of political independence✉newsWorldPolitics3 d ago

    Todd Blanche, the Justice Department's deputy attorney general and previously Donald Trump's criminal defense lawyer, is being accused of breaking with the department's long-standing standard of political independence. Critics say his conduct in office blurs the line between the White House's interests and the DOJ's traditional autonomy from political pressure, reigniting debate over the department's credibility.

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    French media report that an American conversational AI, presented by the White House, has stopped denying certain statements by Donald Trump and in some cases contradicts him outright. Outlets including RFI, Sud Ouest and Courrier international are also weighing the episode against the new AI code of conduct signed by major US tech companies, raising questions about political control of chatbots.

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    Senate confirms Todd Blanche as Trump's DOJ pick after Pam Bondi●Republicans confirm Trump Attorney # ToddBlanche after they confirmed # PamBondi . # DOJ is now using # tax money to filMmastodonWorldUS Politics65 d ago

    Republicans in the Senate have confirmed Todd Blanche, a former Trump attorney, to a senior Justice Department role, following the earlier confirmation of Pam Bondi as attorney general. Critics, particularly on the political left, say the department is being filled with Trump loyalists and accuse it of using public funds for politically motivated lawsuits while overlooking alleged wrongdoing by Republicans.

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    The Justice Department, led in practice by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, has filed complaints against judges who criticized the administration's immigration enforcement surge. PBS is airing the development, which raises fresh questions about the boundary between judicial independence and political pressure from the executive branch.

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    Todd Blanche addresses reporters amid unfolding news●Breaking news is unfolding right now, and AG Todd Blanche is addressing reporters live. Watch it now! https:// foxnews.o𝕏xUS122 d ago

    Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche is speaking to reporters live in Washington as news breaks, an appearance carried and promoted by Fox News. Details of what he is addressing were not specified in the reports, and viewers are being urged to watch the remarks as they happen.

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    Blanche says national security concerns justify reporter ban●Blanche reiterates national security concerns justify reporter ban✉newsWorldPolitics4 d ago

    Blanche reiterated that national security concerns justify banning a reporter, according to Colorado Politics. The claim renews debate over press access and the limits of national security justifications for excluding journalists. Critics are likely to challenge the ban as an infringement on press freedom, while supporters argue security concerns must take precedence.

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    DoJ declines to reopen investigation into Jay Powell●DoJ declines to reopen investigation into former Fed chair Jay Powell https://www. theguardian.com/business/2026/ oct/02MmastodonWorld37 h ago

    The US Department of Justice has declined to reopen an investigation into Jerome Powell, the former chair of the Federal Reserve. The decision, reported by the Guardian and attributed to deputy attorney general Todd Blanche, closes off a push tied to the Trump administration to revisit scrutiny of Powell, whose leadership of the central bank repeatedly put him at odds with the White House over interest rate policy.

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    Justice Department not reopening criminal probe into Fed's Powell▼Blanche says DOJ is not reopening criminal probe into Fed’s Powell, Bloomberg News reports✉newsBusinessBanking52 min ago

    Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said the Justice Department is not reopening a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, according to Bloomberg News. The statement follows earlier scrutiny of Powell by the Trump administration over the Fed's headquarters renovation and interest rate policy, and will be watched closely for what it means for the central bank's independence.

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    DOJ Will Not Reopen Criminal Probe Into Powell, Blanche Says▼DOJ Not Reopening Criminal Probe Into Powell, Blanche Says (1)✉newsBusinessBanking52 min ago

    The Justice Department will not reopen a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, according to Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. The statement settles, for now, speculation about whether the department would revive a probe into the Fed chair, amid ongoing tensions between the central bank and the White House over interest rate policy.

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    Justice Department will not reopen criminal probe of Powell●DOJ will not reopen criminal probe of Powell, Blanche says✉newsBusinessBanking9 h ago

    The Justice Department will not reopen a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, according to Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. The announcement closes the door, for now, on renewed scrutiny of the Fed chair, a matter that had drawn attention given ongoing tensions between the White House and the central bank over interest rate policy.

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    Toronto prepares for Nuit Blanche all-night art event●I’m not going to be able to make it to Nuit Blanche tomorrow night, but I hope everyone who does go has a great time. ThMmastodonCultureArt38 h ago

    Nuit Blanche, the annual all-night contemporary art event, takes place tomorrow night, drawing attention from people planning to attend. One art fan who cannot make it wished attendees well and recalled past creative outdoor exhibits, including a favourite zombie-themed installation featuring dozens of figures. The event is known for transforming public spaces with unusual art after dark.

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    Georgia GOP May Seek Federal Help on Election Software●With 12 days until early # voting starts in # Georgia , the GOP of the STATE election board might call for FEDERAL assisMmastodonWorldElections81 d ago

    With about 12 days until early voting begins in Georgia, Republicans on the state election board are reportedly considering a call for federal assistance to update election software. The move follows a letter from Senator Markwayne Mullin to US Attorney General Todd Blanche, reportedly raising concerns with the Justice Department. Critics see the last-minute timing as politically motivated, while supporters frame it as a routine security upgrade ahead of the election.

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    Trump orders review of Fed watchdog report clearing Powell▼Trump says he asked Blanche to ‘study’ Fed watchdog report that cleared Powell✉newsBusinessBanking2 d ago

    President Trump said he has directed Todd Blanche to study an internal Federal Reserve watchdog report that cleared Fed Chair Jerome Powell of wrongdoing. The findings had been seen as removing a potential basis for action against Powell, and Trump's decision to have the report examined again signals continued pressure on the Fed leadership and keeps the dispute in the spotlight.

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    Powell Probe Isn't Being Reopened, Blanche Says●Watch Powell Probe Isn't Being Reopened, Blanche Says✉newsBusinessBanking6 h ago

    Todd Blanche says an investigation involving Jerome Powell is not being reopened, pushing back on suggestions of fresh scrutiny of the Federal Reserve chair. The statement came amid ongoing political tension over Powell's leadership of the central bank and President Trump's repeated criticism of Fed policy. Markets and analysts are watching closely, since any renewed probe of the Fed chair would deepen the standoff between the White House and the central bank.

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    DOJ Will Not Reopen Criminal Probe Into Fed Chair Powell●DOJ Not Reopening Criminal Probe Into Fed’s Powell, Blanche Says✉newsBusinessBanking11 h ago

    The US Department of Justice will not reopen a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, according to Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. The announcement removes, for now, the threat of prosecution hanging over the Fed chief amid earlier scrutiny of his tenure. The decision is being watched closely for its implications for Federal Reserve independence and White House pressure on the central bank.

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    Blanch's journey from backyard court in Thailand to big stages●How Blanch went from backyard court in Thailand to the biggest stages✉newsSportTennis3 d ago

    Tennis player Blanch's rise from hitting balls on a backyard court in Thailand to competing on the sport's biggest stages is being profiled by the ATP Next Gen Finals. The story highlights an unusual path to the top of the game, drawing attention ahead of the season-ending tournament for the sport's leading young players.

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    The name Blanche Justice is being reported in news coverage, according to a headline from WV News. Beyond the headline itself, no further details are available about who Blanche Justice is or what happened. There is currently no additional confirmed information about the story or the context surrounding it.