US news | The Guardian

Trump's attorney general pick answers questions on ICE, Kash Patel and Epstein - video

Jul 15, 2026Center Left

Todd Blanche, Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general, faced questions from senators on ICE, FBI director Kash Patel's conduct, and the handling of the Epstein files

Read Full Story at Source

Compare coverage

5 related stories from other outlets

NBC News

Jul 15, 2026

Good Match

Trump’s pick for Attorney General grilled in hearing

Todd Blanche faced tough questioning by the Senate Judiciary Committee as he navigates a narrow path to confirmation as Attorney General. NBC News’ Hallie Jackson reports.

Center Left

Read →

Todd Blanche, Trump’s Attorney General Pick, Faces Crucial Hurdle After Rocky Hearing

The New York Times

Jul 15, 2026

Good Match

Todd Blanche, Trump’s Attorney General Pick, Faces Crucial Hurdle After Rocky Hearing

Even a single Republican “no” vote would block Mr. Blanche’s nomination from consideration by the full Senate, which could sink his confirmation.

Center Left

Read →

Spurned Republican Senator rips into Trump's attorney general pick over $1.8B 'slush fund' in heated exchange

Daily Mail

Jul 15, 2026

Good Match

Spurned Republican Senator rips into Trump's attorney general pick over $1.8B 'slush fund' in heated exchange

Ex-Donald Trump ally Senator John Cornyn grilled Todd Blanche over the President's so-called political 'slush fund' in a heated exchange that could derail his confirmation.

Right

Read →

Blanche Shuts Down Democrat Senator Sheldon Whitehouse After He Tries to Bait Him with Question on Kash Patel (VIDEO)

The Gateway Pundit

Jul 15, 2026

Good Match

Blanche Shuts Down Democrat Senator Sheldon Whitehouse After He Tries to Bait Him with Question on Kash Patel (VIDEO)

Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche on Wednesday morning faced Senate Judiciary Committee members in a confirmation hearing. The post Blanche Shuts Down Democrat Senator Sheldon Whitehouse After He Tries to Bait Him with Question on Kash Patel (VIDEO) appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

Far Right

Read →

Five takeaways from Todd Blanche hearing as Trump’s attorney general pick gains more GOP favor

Washington Examiner

Jul 15, 2026

Good Match

Five takeaways from Todd Blanche hearing as Trump’s attorney general pick gains more GOP favor

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appeared to make progress with key Republican skeptics on Wednesday, putting President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Justice Department on a smoother path toward confirmation before the August recess. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) said after the confirmation hearing that Sens. Thom…

Center Right

Read →