Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/news-wrap-blanche-nomination-clears-senate-judiciary-committee Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio In our news wrap Tuesday, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is a step closer to securing the job permanently after the Senate Judiciary Committee narrowly approved his nomination, civil rights groups are demanding answers after a man from El Salvador died in ICE custody and Iran and Oman are reportedly nearing a potential deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Listen to this Segment Watch Watch the Full Episode PBS NewsHour from Aug 04, 2026