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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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Epstein survivors in attendance for Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing
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Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein are in attendance for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing to serve permanently in the role. NBC News' Kelly O'Donnell reports on their message to lawmakers and the questions Blanche has faced on the Epstein files.
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Surprise guests to punch Todd Blanche’s ‘pressure point’ at confirmation hearing: report
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is scheduled to appear before the Senate Wednesday for a high-stakes confirmation hearing, but according to Punchbowl News, a number of guests are expected to attend the proceeding who could cast a spotlight on an uncomfortable “pressure point” of Blanche’s.Blanche was nominated for attorney general by President Donald…
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Acting AG Todd Blanche Faces High-Stakes Confirmation Hearing
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Justice Department, is set to be grilled by lawmakers on Capitol Hill during his confirmation hearing. He’s also facing a fierce campaign to block his nomination from survivors of Jeffrey Epstein. NBC’s Hallie Jackson reports for TODAY.
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Epstein Survivor Says Todd Blanche Chose Not to Follow Any Leads
A survivor of sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein testified at Todd Blanche’s confirmation hearing on Thursday, hammering the acting attorney general for meeting with Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell for nine hours while refusing to give Epstein survivors even one minute of his time.“According to public reporting, Mr. Blanche spent approximately nine hours…
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Live updates: Blanche pressed on Epstein files, Trump IRS settlement at confirmation hearing
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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: 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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Acting AG Todd Blanche tangles with Dems over Trump, more in fiery confirmation hearing
"How long do you intend to put up with that Kash Patel character?" a stern-looking Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) chided Todd Blanche at one point in the five-hour hearing.
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Todd Blanche confirmation hearing turns to Jack Smith bombshells: ‘Did Jack Smith read my emails?’
Senate Republicans used Todd Blanche’s attorney general confirmation hearing on Wednesday to amplify the fresh revelation that former special counsel Jack Smith’s team accessed text messages involving 44 members of Congress during its investigation into President Donald Trump. “Did Jack Smith read my emails?” Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) asked Blanche, who is…
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