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AXIOS (Andrew Pantazi) - Trump's views can factor into prosecutions, Attorney General Todd Blanche says Sun Aug 16 19:38:33 2026

Attorney General Todd Blanche refused Sunday to pledge the Justice Department's independence from the White House, saying he would consider President Trump's views on individual prosecutions. Why it matters: Trump has remade the DOJ , ousting longtime staffers , urging prosecutions of rivals and installing his former lawyer as attorney general. Blanche made the stakes clear: Trump's wishes can shape who gets investigated and prosecuted . What he's saying: "No, I'm not going to pledge that," Blanche told NBC's "Meet the Press" after Kristen Welker asked whether DOJ would "always act independently" of the White House. - "And no attorney general should ever pledge that," he added. Zoom in: Blanche said "yes, of course" Trump should…

AI:Attorney General Todd Blanche has officially rejected the notion that the Department of Justice should operate independently from the White House, asserting during a Sunday interview on NBC's "Meet the Press" that President Trump's views should factor into individual prosecution decisions. Following his narrow 50–49 Senate confirmation, Blanche emphasized that as the head of the executive branch, the president has a legitimate voice in how justice is administered, dismissing the idea of a total separation between the DOJ and the President as an inaccurate narrative. This stance follows months of high-profile legal battles involving political figures like James Comey and Letitia James, as well as Blanche's previous efforts to dismantle…Open

ABCNEWS - Generational divide at forefront in New England Democratic primaries Sun Aug 16 15:41:57 2026

Sen. Ed Markey is locked in a primary battle with Rep. Seth Moulton to defend his seat.

AI:A fierce generational struggle has emerged within the New England Democratic primaries as Senator Ed Markey faces a direct challenge from Representative Seth Moulton for his Senate seat. This intra-party conflict highlights the growing rift between the establishment and the progressive wings of the party, mirroring broader national trends where younger voters and anti-establishment factions are increasingly testing the dominance of long-serving incumbents. As the Democratic Party navigates internal divisions over policy direction and age leadership, this primary battle serves as a critical litmus test for which faction will ultimately command the party's future influence in the Northeast.Open

ABCNEWS - Dems may be divided on the future, but send clearer signal for new leaders: ANALYSIS Wed Aug 12 05:34:25 2026

14-term incumbent Larson's loss was more about age than policies.