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POLITICSDivergence Score:HighDEVELOPING08/11/26

Todd Blanche Senate Confirmation

The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general 50-49 before leaving for recess.

Todd Blanche Senate Confirmation
Photo: Fox News Politics

FRAMING Mother Jones emphasized Cassidy Capitulation, Narrow Confirmation; Fox News Politics emphasized SAVE Act Shelved, Chaotic Night.

WHAT BOTH SIDES REPORT

  • ▸The Senate passed a spending bill and then left for recess. — Washington Post, Fox News Politics

LEFT / CENTER-LEFT

  • ▸Mother Jones reported that Sen. Cassidy publicly backed Blanche the day before the vote after initially wavering. — Mother Jones
  • ▸Mother Jones reported nearly all Republicans voted with Trump, with only two exceptions. — Mother Jones

RIGHT / CENTER-RIGHT

  • ▸Fox News detailed an overnight Senate session marked by brokered deals and punted legislation. — Fox News Politics
  • ▸Fox News reported the SAVE America Act failed to pass despite proponents' promises to force a vote. — Fox News Politics
  • ▸Fox News reported Sen. Scott called on newly confirmed AG Blanche to prosecute Dr. Anthony Fauci. — Fox News Politics
Congress Returns From Recess
09/01/26Photo: Daily Signal
POLITICSDIVERGENCE: PARTIALDEV.

Congress Returns From Recess

The House returns from a monthlong recess with a packed legislative agenda ahead of midterms.

Left: NPR: Keeping government funded tops the agenda.

Right: Daily Signal: Republicans can't afford to waste September.

House Returns From August Recess
08/31/26Photo: Daily Signal
POLITICSDIVERGENCE: ALIGNED

House Returns From August Recess

The House returns from recess for one week with a stopgap spending bill atop the agenda.

Left: Dems focus on stopgap funding in brief session.

Right: Right sees a packed agenda before campaign season.

Democrat Defections on House Rule Vote
09/02/26Photo: Washington Examiner
POLITICSDIVERGENCE: PARTIAL

Democrat Defections on House Rule Vote

Two centrist Democrats joined Republicans to pass a key procedural vote 210-208.

Left: Left wants consequences and a bright line drawn.

Right: Jeffries exposed with little leverage over rebels.

Markey Defeats Moulton in Massachusetts Primary
09/03/26Photo: The Atlantic
POLITICSDIVERGENCE: PARTIALDEV.

Markey Defeats Moulton in Massachusetts Primary

Sen. Ed Markey, 80, won the Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary over Rep. Seth Moulton.

Left: Left sees a win for progressive incumbency.

Right: Right sees moderates locked out of primaries.