The latest U.S. political headlines, from Cabinet confirmations to midterm election maneuvers.

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   Senate / DOJ

   Todd Blanche Confirmed as Attorney General

   In a narrow 50-49 overnight vote, the Senate has confirmed Todd Blanche as the next U.S. Attorney General. Republican Senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski crossed party lines to vote against President Trump's former personal lawyer.

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   White House

   Will Scharf Appointed White House Counsel

   President Trump announced that Staff Secretary Will Scharf will take over as White House Counsel starting September 1st. Scharf will replace outgoing counsel David Warrington.

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   Immigration

   Trump Issues New Birthright Citizenship Orders

   The Trump administration issued a pair of executive orders aimed at restricting birthright citizenship and birth tourism. The move comes despite a recent Supreme Court ruling that struck down a previous attempt to limit the 14th Amendment.

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   Law Enforcement

   Admin Pushes 'Memphis-Style' Police Surges

   The Department of Justice is offering tens of millions in grants to cities to implement 'Memphis-style' police enforcement surges. The funding is contingent upon local municipalities abandoning progressive policing ideologies.

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   Elections

   Democrats Simulate Midterm Election Disruptions

   Top Democratic lawmakers, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, recently participated in tabletop exercises to wargame potential election threats. Legal experts guided the senators through scenarios involving voting disruptions ahead of the midterms.

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   Congress

   Resignation Deadline Looms for Rep. Max Miller

   Ohio Republican Representative Max Miller faces a critical deadline to resign his candidacy amid domestic abuse allegations. If he steps down by Monday, the GOP will have time to replace him on the midterm ballot.