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Todd Blanche, the acting Attorney General, is appearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee for a confirmation hearing to become permanent Attorney General. The hearing is anticipated to feature significant questioning about his tenure at the Justice Department.
Left outlets emphasize anticipated scrutiny and tie Blanche to Trump's alleged 'retribution campaign,' framing his cooperation as a controversy. Center coverage focuses on Trump's public advocacy for confirmation and the tough questions Blanche will face. Right outlets highlight endorsements from former DOJ officials and frame the hearing as a high-stakes test, listing specific topics to watch while noting some Republicans remain undecided.
Coverage frames the hearing as a moment of intense scrutiny and links Blanche to controversy over Trump's use of the Justice Department against perceived enemies.
Blanche can keep serving as acting AG no matter how the Senate votes, which turns his hearing into a test of whether Cornyn and Tillis will bend the knee.
She implored senators on the Judiciary Committee to "think about the girls in these photos" when casting their confirmation votes for attorney general nominee Todd Blanche.
President Trump's nominee to lead the Justice Department got a grilling from lawmakers who questioned his close ties to President Trump and his willingness to investigate Trump's foes.
Even a single Republican “no” vote would block Mr. Blanche’s nomination from consideration by the full Senate, which could sink his confirmation.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, President Trump's former personal lawyer, faced questions at his confirmation hearing on Wednesday. He tried to reassure key Republicans, but not everyone was convinced. Nikole Killion has more.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche tried to assert his independence from President Donald Trump during his confirmation hearing Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee for testimony on his nomination to serve permanently in the role. Blanche faced questions about his record as President Trump's personal lawyer, the fate of a proposed settlement fund for people who claim they were…
Todd Blanche is trying to get confirmed. This won’t help.
Todd Blanche remained composed throughout the hours-long hearing, but faced several testy moments during questioning as he seeks to win the support of all Republican senators on the committee.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testified Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing to lead the Justice Department in a permanent capacity.
Trump’s nominee for attorney general – also his former personal defense lawyer – faces questions from senators as he attempts to take the top justice department role Sign up for the Breaking News US email In his opening statement before senators today, Todd Blanche, said that he is “pleased to test…
President’s pick for attorney general faces tough questions over purging of career prosecutors, January 6 and Epstein Todd Blanche sought to downplay his close relationship with Donald Trump, tried to distance himself from decisions regarding January 6 rioters, and defended his handling of files re…
Todd Blanche’s nomination is broadly a referendum on President Trump’s vision of the Justice Department as a projection of his power.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will be on Capitol Hill Wednesday for his high-stakes confirmation hearing to lead the Justice Department permanently.
NPR's Leila Fadel asks Democratic Sen. Adam Schiff what he plans to ask Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche at his confirmation hearing.
Blanche won Senate confirmation early in President Trump's second term to serve as the No. 2 official at the Justice Department. Now he's facing a contentious hearing as he seeks the top job.
Todd Blanche’s role in interviewing Ghislaine Maxwell, a longtime associate of the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, will be front and center as he seeks to become attorney general.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will sit before a Senate panel for his hearing to be confirmed in that role permanently. It comes after he's been involved in a number of high-profile, controversial decisions, including investigations, indictments and the rollout of the Epstein files. Justice c…
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the Justice Department's handling of the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files, telling his confirmation hearing Wednesday that though "mistakes were made," the disclosure of the documents was an exercise in unprecedented transparency.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will appear Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing to take over the role on a permanent basis.
The cooperation of Todd Blanche will be a flashpoint in his confirmation hearing to be attorney general on Wednesday.
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