Washington Examiner

James Comer seeks Todd Blanche testimony for Epstein investigation

Jun 10, 2026Center Right

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) is working with the Department of Justice to bring in acting Attorney General Todd Blanche for an interview on his handling of the Epstein files release. Comer told reporters Wednesday that he is in “communication” with the Justice Department, as he entered a closed-door interview with Bill Gates […]

Read Full Story at Source

Compare Perspectives

Found 8 stories

‘We screwed up the comms’: JD Vance admits errors over Epstein files release

US news | The Guardian

2 hours ago

‘We screwed up the comms’: JD Vance admits errors over Epstein files release

Vice-president tells Joe Rogan administration botched handling and should have released all documents from startJD Vance agreed with criticism that the Trump administration botched the handling of the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files, telling podcast host Joe Rogan that “we absolutely screwed up the comms”.The Department of Justice’s repeated moves to delay the release of documents related to the convicted sex offender drew bipartisan disapproval last year. The files have been one of the most significant political liabilities to Donald Trump since his second term began. Continue reading...

Center Left

Read →

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

NYT > U.S. > Politics

3 hours ago

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 →

Senators on both sides question Todd Blanche's independence

Politics - CBSNews.com

3 hours ago

Senators on both sides question Todd Blanche's independence

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, President Trump's former personal lawyer, faced questions at his confirmation hearing on Wednesday. He tried to reassure key Republicans, but not everyone was convinced. Nikole Killion has more.

Center

Read →

Vance admits Trump administration ‘absolutely screwed up the comms of the Epstein files’

Washington Examiner

4 hours ago

Vance admits Trump administration ‘absolutely screwed up the comms of the Epstein files’

Vice President JD Vance said that the Trump administration botched how it released the Epstein files, conceding what was widely viewed as a public relations disaster for the White House. Vance waded into the Jeffrey Epstein case during an appearance on Joe Rogan’s podcast released Wednesday, referencing then-Attorney General Pam Bondi’s handling of the release […]

Center Right

Read →

Blanche AG confirmation rocky as Cornyn, Dems press him on ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

The Hill News

4 hours ago

Blanche AG confirmation rocky as Cornyn, Dems press him on ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Wednesday faced what one lawmaker said was more of a performance evaluation than a job interview as he seeks to secure his post as the top law enforcement official for the country. The tough questions came not just from Democrats, but also from Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), a lame…

Center

Read →

Kathryn Ruemmler Grilled in Congress Over Her Emails Joking With Jeffrey Epstein

WSJ.com : U.S. News

5 hours ago

Kathryn Ruemmler Grilled in Congress Over Her Emails Joking With Jeffrey Epstein

The Goldman Sachs lawyer said she was “friendly” with the convicted sex offender but he was a “masterful liar.”

Center

Read →

Nearly 200 House Democrats demand investigation into ICE deaths ‘without interference’

The Hill News

5 hours ago

Nearly 200 House Democrats demand investigation into ICE deaths ‘without interference’

Nearly every member of the House Democratic Caucus signed onto a letter demanding an independent investigation into two fatal shootings carried out in the span of a week by officers at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). “We are calling for immediate independent investigations into both of these deaths, without interference,” the lawmakers wrote, referring…

Center

Read →

Blanche sidesteps questions on federal agents at election sites

Axios

6 hours ago

Blanche sidesteps questions on federal agents at election sites

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche declined Wednesday to explicitly rule out deploying federal agents to polling places, saying only that he would "follow the law."Why it matters: Lawsuits challenging the Trump administration's use of federal agents near polling places are setting up a legal fight over whether those deployments violate federal protections against voter intimidation. What they're saying: When Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) asked whether Blanche would "commit to following clear federal law" by not deploying armed federal agents to polling places, Blanche replied that he would "commit to following the law … no matter what it includes."Klobuchar also asked if he understood why federal agents are a concern to voters, as some advocacy groups say it's a form of voter intimidation."I'm not aware of armed agents being at polling places, so I don't. I'm not aware of that concern, but I will tell you we will follow the law."Context: Federal law generally prohibits "troops or armed men" from being deployed to polling places, except in narrow circumstances, such as repelling "armed enemies" of the U.S.Driving the news: In response to an FOIA request, U.S. Customs and Border Protection denied it had any documents related to ICE deployments at polling places.The agency later reversed course after the plaintiff pointed to agents deployed outside active voting sites in both Texas and California.A federal judge then ordered CBP to begin processing any documents relating to potential ICE deployments at polling locations on Monday.Between the lines: Multiple administration officials have also declined to explicitly rule out ICE presence near polling places, including Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.Mullin said ICE wouldn't be present for "intimidation" purposes, but could be present if a "specific threat" arises. He said he was unable to predict what kind of threat might warrant ICE presence.Leavitt said in February that she couldn't "guarantee that an ICE agent won't be around a polling location in November," but noted the president wasn't considering such a proposal.DHS and DOJ did not immediately respond to Axios' Wednesday afternoon requests for comment.Flashback: Blanche told attendees at CPAC earlier this year that Americans shouldn't have objections to ICE at polling places."Why is there objection to sending ICE officers to polling places?" Blanche asked. "Illegals can't vote. It doesn't make any sense."Zoom out: There is no evidence that undocumented immigrants have illegally voted in U.S. elections in numbers large enough to sway the outcome.Voting rights groups say federal agents at polls can intimidate voters, causing some Americans to feel unsafe and chilling voter turnout.Multiple federal statutes prohibit voter intimidation, making it illegal to intimidate, threaten, or coerce a person with the intent of "interfering" with that person's right to vote.Go deeper: Exclusive: ICE obtains local voter files in Texas and North Carolina

Center Left

Read →

James Comer seeks Todd Blanche testimony for Epstein investigation

Summary

Related Coverage

More Headlines From June 10, 2026

James Comer seeks Todd Blanche testimony for Epstein investigation

Compare Perspectives