Blanche Testifies at His Confirmation Hearing as U.S. Attorney General
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
During his confirmation hearing, interim Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the Justice Department's handling of Jeffrey Epstein's files, acknowledging mistakes but emphasizing unprecedented transparency. Blanche, who has led the department since April, faces scrutiny over his aggressive investigations into Trump’s adversaries and a controversial $1.776 billion fund aimed at compensating those he claims are unjustly targeted. With over 1,200 former department members opposing his nomination, Blanche needs unanimous Republican support to advance, especially from Texas Senator John Cornyn and North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis, who have expressed reservations. Questions regarding Epstein's files and the fund are expected during the hearing.
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