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Senator Presses for Scrutiny of Blanche’s Role in Spiking Clemency Inquiry

First publishedJul 14, 21:48 UTC

Last updatedJul 16, 00:34 UTC · 6m ago

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faced a tough confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday to become the nation's top law enforcement officer. Senators questioned him about his loyalty to President Trump and controversial issues like the Epstein files and an 'anti-weaponization' fund. The hearing was described as intense, with some lawmakers expressing doubts about his nomination.

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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.(Image credit: Eric Lee)

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What's the story?: Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faced a tough confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday to become the nation's top law enforcement officer. Senators questioned him about his loyalty to President Trump and controversial issues like the Epstein files and an 'anti-weaponization' fund. The hearing was described as intense, with some lawmakers expressing doubts about his nomination.
How widely is it covered?: 42 outlets, average source rating 7.8/10.
When was it last updated?: 6m ago.

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Trump AG pick Todd Blanche faces Senate test in first major confirmation fight since Graham’s death
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NPR NewsJul 15, 21:09
NYT HomeJul 15, 19:55
BBC US & CanadaJul 15, 18:40
NYT USJul 15, 17:30
CBS NewsJul 15, 23:43
PBS NewsHourJul 15, 23:34
The Guardian USJul 15, 19:24
NBC NewsJul 15, 18:16
NPR PoliticsJul 15, 10:49
ABC NewsJul 15, 09:19
The HillJul 15, 20:39
Al JazeeraJul 15, 17:14
CNBC Top NewsJul 15, 11:30
Seattle TimesJul 15, 11:12
Fox News LatestJul 15, 10:00
New York PostJul 15, 18:51

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