The attorney general confirmation hearing arrives as Republicans navigate their first major nomination battle without the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.
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…
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump wants every Republican senator to confirm Todd Blanche as United States attorney general ahead of his confirmation hearings this week. Blanche, who is scheduled to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday and Thursday, has already faced pushback from Democrats opposed to his confirmation, particularly…
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…
Todd Blanche’s nomination is broadly a referendum on President Trump’s vision of the Justice Department as a projection of his power.
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.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is set to appear before the Senate for his confirmation hearing. And, Immigration and Customs Enforcement has paused most traffic stops after recent deadly shootings.
