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…
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, President Donald Trump’s nominee for the permanent role, faced intense bipartisan questioning from lawmakers on Day One of his confirmation hearing. Pressed on his close relationship with Trump, Blanche insisted he is not a "yes man" for the president. NBC’s Hallie Jackson reports for TODAY.
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.
Blanche faced bipartisan questioning on Wednesday as he seeks to take on the role of US attorney general permanently.
Even a single Republican “no” vote would block Mr. Blanche’s nomination from consideration by the full Senate, which could sink his confirmation.
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…
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, President Trump’s nominee to lead the Justice Department, testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee at his confirmation hearing. Livestream Links Below: . . Posted in AG Todd Blanche, Big Government, Decepticons, Deep State, Dept Of Justice, Lawfare, Legislation, Live Streaming The post Acting AG Todd Blanche…
"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.
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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