Blanche begins confirmation process by meeting GOP Sen. Grassley
Todd Blanche is meeting Republican senators as he seeks confirmation, with a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing expected in July.
- On Monday, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche began meeting with Republican senators to launch his monthlong confirmation process, starting with Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley .
- President Trump nominated Blanche last week following a dispute within the Senate Republican Conference over a proposed $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund for people alleging Department of Justice overreach.
- Sens. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis are scheduled to meet Blanche this week, with Cornyn stating he expects the nominee to "follow the law."
- Grassley praised Blanche's tenure but demanded "transparency and accountability" regarding outstanding Department of Justice records, expecting the nominee to respond to his inquiries.
- Scheduled for July, the full Senate Judiciary Committee hearing for the Acting Attorney General will conclude the confirmation process continuing through this month.
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Todd Blanche faces rocky Senate confirmation process for attorney general
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is headed for a rocky Senate confirmation process to take on the role permanently as several Republican senators raise concerns about his credibility and independence from President Trump. Blanche faced withering criticism from Senate Republicans during a private meeting last month at which more than 20 GOP lawmakers vented their [...]
Todd Blanche hearing set for July
The Senate Judiciary Committee scheduled Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche’s confirmation hearing for July 15 and 16, setting the stage for what is expected to be one of the most politically charged Cabinet confirmation fights of President Donald Trump’s second term. Judiciary Chairman Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) confirmed the timeline Tuesday after meeting with Blanche, saying the committee was able to move forward after receiving the nomine…
Blanche Faces July AG Hearings as GOP Weighs Support
Even as some Republicans remain undecided about whether to support him for the post, the Senate Judiciary Committee has scheduled confirmation hearings for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche in mid-July.
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Blanche set for July confirmation hearings for attorney general as Republicans weigh support
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Judiciary Committee has scheduled confirmation hearings for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche in mid-July, even as some Republicans remain undecided about whether to support him for the post.
Blanche set for July confirmation hearings for attorney general as Rep
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Judiciary Committee has scheduled confirmation hearings for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche in mid-July, even as some Republicans remain undecided about whether to support him for the post. President Donald Trump nominated Blanche to lead the Justice Department this month, shortly after Blanche sparred with Republican senators in a contentious meeting about a $1.776 billion settlement fund. Blanche later testifi…
Todd Blanche Lobbies Tepid GOP Senators for Support
Politico: “Trump’s attorney general nominee Todd Blanche met with Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley yesterday, but his potential confirmation vote still faces some hurdles and would be months away.”“The Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to receive Blanche’s paperwork
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