Todd Blanche Faces Senate Judiciary Committee in Attorney General Confirmation Hearing
Donald Trump’s nominee Todd Blanche testifies amid scrutiny over career prosecutor purges, Epstein files, and controversial charges.
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Donald Trump’s nominee Todd Blanche testifies amid scrutiny over career prosecutor purges, Epstein files, and controversial charges.
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Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche’s confirmation hearing tests Republican unity amid the Senate Judiciary Committee’s efforts to fill the late Senator Lindsey Graham’s seat.
Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 10:27 AMgeneral
Blanche seeks permanent confirmation amid scrutiny over Justice Department actions, including a disputed fund linked to Trump's IRS lawsuit.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 15, 2026, 9:31 AMgeneral
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee for a confirmation hearing following a recent bar discipline referral by Judge Kathleen Williams.
Fox News Latest | Jul 14, 2026, 1:52 PMgeneral
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche undergoes intense Senate Judiciary Committee scrutiny amid unresolved questions over DOJ independence and a controversial anti-weaponization fund.
Fox News Latest | Jul 16, 2026, 10:58 AMpolitics
President Trump's nominee for Attorney General, Todd Blanche, underwent rigorous questioning during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on July 15, 2026.
NBC Politics | Jul 16, 2026, 4:40 AMworld
US Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche was questioned by lawmakers about a controversial $1.8 billion fund linked to a tax immunity deal for former President Trump.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 15, 2026, 7:38 PMworld
Interim Attorney General Todd Blanche faces intense scrutiny over his allegiance to former President Donald Trump and the independence of the Department of Justice.
Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 5:44 PMus
Todd Blanche, former personal defense lawyer to Donald Trump, confronts a contentious Senate Judiciary Committee hearing as federal immigration enforcement faces scrutiny following multiple deaths.
Guardian US | Jul 15, 2026, 10:50 AMpolitics
During his confirmation hearing, Todd Blanche defended the controversial IRS settlement involving a $1.8 billion fund, despite criticism from a federal judge and bipartisan concerns.
Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 10:18 AMpolitics
The meeting aimed to address concerns from Jeffrey Epstein's accusers amid scrutiny of the Justice Department's handling of related investigations.
CBS Politics | Jul 17, 2026, 2:12 AMgeneral
Jennifer Bos, mother of a murder victim, testified on Capitol Hill, revealing a private conversation that convinced her Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche understands the struggles of Angel Families.
Fox News Latest | Jul 16, 2026, 11:04 PMus
Liz Oyer, fired after refusing to restore gun rights to Mel Gibson, criticizes Blanche for politicizing the Department of Justice during his Senate confirmation hearing.
Guardian US | Jul 16, 2026, 10:12 PMpolitics
North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis demands Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche meet with Jeffrey Epstein survivors before advancing his confirmation.
CBS Politics | Jul 16, 2026, 6:59 PMgeneral
During a lengthy confirmation hearing on July 15, 2026, Todd Blanche maintained composure despite challenging questions while pursuing backing from Republican senators.
NPR News | Jul 15, 2026, 11:06 PMpolitics
Sen. John Cornyn questions the involvement of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche in a deal shielding former President Trump and his family from IRS audits.
The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 2:01 AMpolitics
Sen. Dick Durbin relayed that acting Attorney General Todd Blanche described the Trump-era fund as a misstep during a meeting ahead of Blanche’s Justice Department nomination hearing.
The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 12:05 AM
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Republican House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan has urged the Justice Department to investigate and potentially charge Jack Smith, alleging he lied to Congress during his deposition.
CBS Politics | Jul 23, 2026, 3:22 AMpolitics
Several key Trump administration nominees underwent confirmation hearings, revealing divisions among outgoing Republican senators over their support.
The Hill | Jul 19, 2026, 9:35 PMpolitics
Senators, including Republican John Cornyn and Democrats, pressed Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche during his confirmation hearing, described by one lawmaker as more of a performance evaluation than a traditional job interview.
The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 9:13 PMgeneral
Todd Blanche appears before the Senate for confirmation amid Immigration and Customs Enforcement's decision to halt most traffic stops following recent deadly shootings.
NPR News | Jul 15, 2026, 2:46 PMgeneral
Todd Blanche confronts his first major Senate confirmation challenge as multiple significant news stories unfold across the United States.
Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 11:32 AM
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Senate and House Democrats seek details on a Justice Department legal opinion that could increase institutionalization of people with mental illness, challenging decades of civil rights protections.
CBS Politics | Jul 22, 2026, 4:33 PM
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As Iran launched new attacks on U.S. allies, Secretary Hegseth defended requests for increased war funding during a contentious Senate hearing.
NBC Politics | Jul 22, 2026, 4:16 AMShowing 1-24 of 131 articles.