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Epstein 'mistakes' and Trump ties: Key takeaways from Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing
Blanche faced bipartisan questioning on Wednesday as he seeks to take on the role of US attorney general permanently.
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As Confirmation Hearing Nears, Todd Blanche’s Role in Epstein Case Draws Scrutiny
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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.
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Blanche questioned on Epstein files, crime and IRS settlement in confirmation hearing
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faced questions from senators on the handling of the Epstein files, crime statistics and a Trump settlement with the IRS during his confirmation hearing to permanently serve in the position. NBC News' Julie Tsirkin reports from Capitol Hill on what lawmakers highlighted in their questioning.
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Todd Blanche to sit for confirmation hearing in bid for attorney general
Trump’s nominee will face tough questions over purging of career prosecutors, Epstein files and moreTodd Blanche will appear in front of the Senate judiciary committee on Wednesday, as one of Donald Trump’s most loyal and powerful enforcers in government aims to be confirmed as the nation’s top law enforcement officer.Few officials have been more…
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WATCH: Todd Blanche faces Senate grilling in high-stakes confirmation hearing
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is slated to testify Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee, and is expected to face tough questions from members on a number of topics, chief among them his role in the Justice Department’s botched release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein.After firing Pam Bondi in April, President Donald Trump nominated…
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Takeaways from Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing for attorney general
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.
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WATCH LIVE: Todd Blanche testifies before Congress at attorney general confirmation hearing
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee at his confirmation hearing to become attorney general. Blanche, formerly President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer, will likely field questions on his handling of the Epstein files and the now-dissolved $1.8 billion weaponization fund to pay “victims” of “lawfare.” HOW…
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WATCH LIVE: Attorney General Nominee Todd Blanche Confirmation Hearing
Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche on Wednesday morning faced Senate Judiciary Committee members in a confirmation hearing. The post WATCH LIVE: Attorney General Nominee Todd Blanche Confirmation Hearing appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
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