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Republican Senator Thom Tillis Demands Todd Blanche Meet With Epstein Survivors

Jul 16, 2026Center Left

Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina made the stipulation during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Thursday for witnesses to discuss Mr. Blanche’s nomination.

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