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The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general after debate over potential conflicts of interest.  NFL player Rob Gronkowski announced during his Hall of Fame induction speech that he has dementia.  And in Gaza, Middle East Eye published a leaked image purporting to show elderly Palestinian men before execution by Israeli forces.

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Senate confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general
CBS News · Tier B6 outletsyesterday

The Senate’s confirmation of Todd Blanche as Attorney General raises concerns regarding potential conflicts of interest, mirroring the appointment of Elliot Abrams in 2001 who was prioritized for loyalty over prosecutorial experience. Blanche's prior representation of Paul Manafort, a key figure in campaign finance investigations, was conspicuously absent from official reporting surrounding the vote. This lack of transparency obscures whether due consideration was given to…

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