Politics Sep 16 WATCH: Dr. Nicole Saphier testifies in confirmation hearing for U.S. surgeon general By Fatima Hussein, Ali Swenson, Associated Press
Politics Jul 29 Blanche's nomination delayed as Cornyn, Tillis seek assurances on Trump-IRS settlement Todd Blanche’s nomination to become attorney general stalled Wednesday as lawmakers scrapped a planned committee vote after key Republicans demanded more assurances about the settlement of President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service. By Alanna Durkin Richer, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press
Politics Jul 17 Blanche meets with Epstein accusers after demand from Republican senator crucial to confirmation Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche met Thursday with accusers of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein following the demand by a Republican senator whose support is crucial to advancing his nomination to lead the Justice Department. By Alanna Durkin, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press
Politics Jul 16 WATCH: Jennifer Bos makes emotional opening statement about daughter's death in Blanche confirmation hearing "Illegal immigration, sanctuary policies, the fentanyl crisis and cashless bail. I'm so grateful that the whole of this administration with Todd Blanche leading the DOJ has prioritized all four of these issues," Bos said. By Erica R. Hendry
Politics Jul 16 WATCH: Epstein survivor Dani Bensky says Blanche has never responded to them in opening statement She implored senators on the Judiciary Committee to “think about the girls in these photos” when casting their confirmation votes for attorney general nominee Todd Blanche. By Maria Ramirez Uribe
Jul 16 WATCH: Epstein survivor, fired DOJ pardon attorney testify at Blanche confirmation hearing By Alanna Durkin Richer, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press A Republican senator whose vote Todd Blanche needs to advance his nomination as attorney general suggested Thursday that his support hinges on Blanche first meeting with Jeffrey Epstein's accusers. Continue reading
Jul 15 WATCH: Erica Schwartz testifies in confirmation hearing for CDC director By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press Schwartz told the Senate health committee she "will never betray the science” and pledged to use “radical transparency” in a bid to rebuild public trust in the agency. But several senators questioned how she might handle pressure from Health Secretary… Continue reading
Jul 15 WATCH: Blanche defends his handling of Epstein files By Maria Ramirez Uribe The nominee for attorney general acknowledged that his department made redaction mistakes and said dozens of lawyers were on call to quickly correct the errors. Continue reading
Jul 14 WATCH: Jay Clayton testifies in confirmation hearing for director of national intelligence By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press President Donald Trump’s pick to head the nation’s intelligence agencies emphasized his experience in government and national security issues as he testified before the Senate on Wednesday, distinguishing himself from the interim director who has drawn criticism from both Republicans… Continue reading
Jun 17 WATCH: FEMA, TSA nominees testify in confirmation hearing before Senate Homeland Security panel By Associated Press Cameron Hamilton, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency, pledged to senators Wednesday to be “fair and reasonable" in assessing requests for disaster aid as he seeks to run an agency roiled by the administration's threats… Continue reading