Todd Blanche AG Confirmation
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Todd Blanche, Donald Trump's nominee for Attorney General, faces intense Senate grilling, with confirmation uncertain. Concerns arise from former Justice Department employees and Republican Senator Thom Tillis, who demands Blanche meet with Jeffrey Epstein survivors. Democrats are rigorously questioning Blanche and Jay Clayton in separate hearings.
Key takeaways from day two of Todd Blanche's attorney general confirmation hearing
- Sarah Lynch, CBS News senior justice department reporter, is breaking down the key takeaways from day two of Todd Blanche's Senate confirmation hearings. - The hearings are for Blanche's potential appointment as attorney general. - The article focuses on the highlights and significant points from the second day of these proceedings.
Ex-DoJ lawyer fired by Todd Blanche urges senators to reject nomination
- A former Justice Department pardon attorney, Liz Oyer, urged senators to reject Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general. - Oyer claims Blanche fired her after she refused to restore firearms …
Trump's AG nominee Todd Blanche faces tough Senate grilling, confirmation uncertain
- Todd Blanche, Donald Trump's nominee for Attorney General, faced intense questioning from senators of both parties during his confirmation hearing. - His nomination is now uncertain due to concerns …
Sen. Tillis says he won't confirm Blanche as attorney general until he meets with Epstein survivors
- Republican Senator Thom Tillis stated he will not confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general until Blanche meets with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse. - Tillis's decision links Blanche's potentia…
Todd Blanche and Jay Clayton grilled by Democrats in separate confirmation hearings
- Todd Blanche and Jay Clayton faced rigorous questioning from Democrats during their separate Senate confirmation hearings. - Blanche is seeking confirmation as attorney general, while Clayton is bei…
Senate Questions Todd Blanche and Jay Clayton in Confirmation Hearings
- Todd Blanche and Jay Clayton underwent confirmation hearings for attorney general and director of national intelligence. - Both nominees faced significant questioning from the Senate. - Major Garret…