Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche Faces Senate Judiciary Committee Over DOJ Controversies
Blanche seeks permanent confirmation amid scrutiny over Justice Department actions, including a disputed fund linked to Trump's IRS lawsuit.
Entity Index
1 direct match plus 10 related mentions across person references, story text, source records, and indexed tags.
Blanche seeks permanent confirmation amid scrutiny over Justice Department actions, including a disputed fund linked to Trump's IRS lawsuit.
Showing 1-11 of 11 articles.
politics
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
President Trump’s recent primetime address reignited allegations of foreign interference in U.S. elections, focusing on China’s alleged acquisition of voter data, while Iran’s Supreme Leader accused the U.S. of violating ceasefire agreements.
The Hill | Jul 18, 2026, 11:37 PMpolitics
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 AMpolitics
As Graham Platner suspends his campaign, Maine Democratic Senate hopefuls discuss adopting elements of his platform while preparing to challenge Sen. Susan Collins.
NBC Politics | Jul 17, 2026, 1:15 AMpolitics
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, formerly President Trump's personal lawyer, faced scrutiny from senators during his July 15 confirmation hearing amid concerns about his impartiality.
CBS Politics | Jul 16, 2026, 1:31 AMgeneral
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
House Democrats were divided in a vote on ending U.S. aid to Israel, highlighting intraparty disagreements over the Netanyahu government’s actions and the broader conflict in the Middle East.
NBC Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 10:16 PMpolitics
During his confirmation hearing on July 15, 2026, Todd Blanche appeared to confuse his current and past roles while responding to a question about his relationship with former President Trump.
The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 8:36 PMpolitics
Todd Blanche, nominated by President Donald Trump to lead the Justice Department, undergoes a challenging confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill while encountering opposition from Jeffrey Epstein survivors.
NBC Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 12:46 PMus
Clarence Frazier Jr. charged with murder after shooting deputy US marshal Drew Hanson during a law enforcement operation in Alexandria, Louisiana.
Guardian US | Jul 14, 2026, 10:21 PMShowing 1-11 of 11 articles.