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Todd Blanche’s nomination is broadly a referendum on President Trump’s vision of the Justice Department as a projection of his power.
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Todd Blanche Faces Crucial Hurdle Ahead of Confirmation as Attorney General
Todd Blanche’s nomination is broadly a referendum on President Trump’s vision of the Justice Department as a projection of his power.
NPR
Todd Blanche faces high-stakes confirmation hearing for attorney general
Blanche won Senate confirmation early in President Trump's second term to serve as the No. 2 official at the Justice Department. Now he faces a contentious hearing as he seeks the top job.
NPR
Acting AG Todd Blanche faces high-stakes confirmation hearing
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will be on Capitol Hill Wednesday for his high-stakes confirmation hearing to lead the Justice Department permanently.
NPR
Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., on the confirmation hearing for AG nominee Todd Blanche
NPR's Leila Fadel asks Democratic Sen. Adam Schiff what he plans to ask Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche at his confirmation hearing.
Guardian
Todd Blanche to sit for confirmation hearing in bid for attorney general
Trump’s nominee will face tough questions over purging of career prosecutors, Epstein files and more Todd Blanche will appear in front of the Senate judiciary committee on Wednesday, as one of Donald Trump ’s most loyal and powerful enforcers in government aims to be confirmed as the nation’s top law enforcement officer. Few officials have been more instrumental in Trump’s crusade to transform the federal government…
NPR
Acting AG Todd Blanche faces a key test. And, ICE pauses most traffic stops
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.
News24
US ICE agents suspend traffic stops after killing of Colombian man
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has suspended the use of traffic stops to detain immigrants after two fatal shootings by ICE agents, according to media reports.
NPR
In the aftermath of deadly shootings, ICE pauses most traffic stops
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement will pause non-urgent vehicle stops after two deadly shootings in less than a week, Maine U.S. Sen. Angus King's office tells NPR.
Guardian
Senate expected to grill Todd Blanche over Epstein files and cases against Trump’s political rivals in confirmation hearing – live
Trump’s nominee for attorney general – also his former personal defense lawyer – faces questions from senators as he attempts to take the top justice department role Sign up for the Breaking News US email Senators on the judiciary committee have kicked off the confirmation hearing for Todd Blanche to serve as the attorney general. The committee chair, Republican Chuck Grassley , noted that the lawmakers will conside…
