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 faces rocky Senate confirmation process for attorney general
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Tue 02:06 - Washington Examiner
Blanche meets with Grassley as he looks to secure attorney general confirmation
Tue 16:21 - Fox News
Todd Blanche earns attorney general bid endorsement from law enforcement alliance ahead of confirmation
Tue 22:57 - Washington Examiner
Todd Blanche meets with GOP skeptics as Senate sets confirmation hearing
Wed 10:00 - The Hill
Todd Blanche faces rocky Senate confirmation process for attorney general
Wed 10:20 - Fox News
Trump says Senate hearing on DNI nominee is cancelled until US attorney replacement confirmed
Wed 11:00 - Washington Examiner
Trump ‘canceling’ Jay Clayton hearing, throwing quick confirmation into further doubt