Jul 21 Watch 7:14 Epstein survivor criticizes Blanche, calls meeting 'a performative move' By Ali Rogin, Ali Schmitz The Senate is weighing President Trump's nomination of Todd Blanche to lead the Department of Justice as questions continue over the administration's handling of investigations into Jeffrey Epstein. It comes days after Blanche met privately with several survivors of Epstein's… Continue watching
Jul 17 Blanche meets with Epstein accusers after demand from Republican senator crucial to confirmation By Alanna Durkin, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Jul 16 WATCH: Jennifer Bos makes emotional opening statement about daughter's death in Blanche confirmation hearing By Erica R. Hendry "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. Continue reading
Jul 16 WATCH: Epstein survivor Dani Bensky says Blanche has never responded to them in opening statement By Maria Ramirez Uribe 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. Continue reading
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 3 major takeaways from Todd Blanche's attorney general confirmation hearing By Maria Ramirez Uribe Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche tried to assert his independence from President Donald Trump during his confirmation hearing Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Continue reading
Jul 15 Watch 5:19 Senators question Blanche on Trump loyalty, Jan. 6 cases and Epstein files By Ali Rogin, Jonah Anderson Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee for testimony on his nomination to serve permanently in the role. Blanche faced questions about his record as President Trump’s personal lawyer, the fate of a proposed settlement fund… Continue watching
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 15 WATCH: 'I'm his lawyer,' Blanche says of his relationship to Trump before correcting himself By Associated Press Todd Blanche represented President Donald Trump in multiple cases before joining the Justice Department under Trump's second term. Continue reading
Jul 14 Watch 7:43 The unconventional career of attorney general nominee Todd Blanche By Ali Rogin, Jonah Anderson Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will sit before a Senate panel for his hearing to be confirmed in that role permanently. It comes after he's been involved in a number of high-profile, controversial decisions, including investigations, indictments and the rollout… Continue watching