Blanche Moves Forward, ICE Detainee Dies, Ariana Grande Steps Back and More

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After a back and forth over President Donald Trump’s anti-weaponization fund, Todd Blanche moves one step closer to being confirmed as attorney general. Pressure is mounting on Ohio Rep. Max Miller to abandon his reelection campaign after accusations of abuse – but he’s denying the allegations and staying in the race. A detainee dies at a controversial ICE detention center in New Jersey. Migrants are rescued from a burning vessel in the English Channel. And Ariana Grande says she’s taking a step back from public view – we'll tell you why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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