This was an absurd situation dressed up like a normal hearing, writes Holly Baxter. But some of the former Trump lawyer’s exchanges with senators were particularly eye-opening

Independent UK - US News - 1 hour ago

Todd Blanche fights to defend his integrity after defending Trump

Independent UK - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Todd Blanche grilled on ICE shootings during Senate confirmation hearing

Blanche said in his opening statements that he and his team are “restoring trust” in the Justice Department.

Boston Globe - Politics - 1 hour ago

Blanche pressed to meet with Epstein survivors during confirmation hearing

Tulsa World - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Todd Blanche Confirmation Hearing: GOP's Cornyn Has 'Concerns' on AG Vote

Court rulings, GOP doubts and legal pressure converge to test Blanche’s bid, with scrutiny over transparency and DOJ conduct intensifying.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Schiff, Blanche fight over Trump's taxes -- Sen. Adam Schiff and acting Attorney General Todd Blanche argued over President Trump's IRS settlement during Blanche's Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday. See the exchange.

Sen. Adam Schiff and acting Attorney General Todd Blanche argued over President Trump's IRS settlement during Blanche's Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday. See the exchange.

CBS News - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

'Are You Confident Kash Patel Is Not Drinking On Job?': Whitehouse Ambushes Todd Blanche In Senate

Times of India - World - 2 hours ago

LATEST UPDATES: Blanche On NYT Subpoenas, Trump Endorses 'Pillow Man', CDC Nominee's Remarkably Honest Answer, MORE...

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Epstein 'mistakes' and Trump ties: Key takeaways from Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing

BBC News - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Blanche tangles with Dems over Trump, more in fiery AG confirmation hearing: 'Extraordinarily obnoxious'

"How long do you intend to put up with that Kash Patel character?" a stern-looking Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) chided Todd Blanche at one point in the five-hour hearing.

New York Post - Politics - 2 hours ago

Will the Senate Confirm Todd Blanche? Hearing Highlights.

Trump’s attorney-general pick fielded five hours of questions, attacks, and softballs from the Senate Judiciary Committee. Here are the key moments.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Will Todd Blanche Survive the Senate? Confirmation Hearing Highlights.

Trump’s attorney-general pick fielded five hours of questions, attacks, and softballs from the Senate Judiciary Committee. Here are the key moments.

New York Magazine - Politics - 2 hours ago

we'll do it live -- Will Todd Blanche Survive the Senate? Confirmation Hearing Highlights. -- Intelligencer Staff -- Trump's attorney-general pick fielded five hours of questions, attacks, and softballs from the Senate Judiciary Committee. Here are the key moments.

Trump’s attorney-general pick fielded five hours of questions, attacks, and softballs from the Senate Judiciary Committee. Here are the key moments.

New York Magazine - US News - 2 hours ago

Epstein 'mistakes' and Trump ties: Key takeaways from Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing -- Blanche faced bipartisan questioning on Wednesday as he seeks to take on the role of US attorney general permanently.

BBC News - World - 2 hours ago

Todd Blanche pressed on independence from Trump at attorney general confirmation hearing - Senators question the president's former personal lawyer before voting on whether to confirm him to the role permanently.

Senators are now questioning the president's former personal lawyer, after Pam Bondi left the role amid an outcry over the release of the Epstein files.

BBC News - World - 2 hours ago

Todd Blanche Faces Tough Confirmation Hearing Before Senate Judiciary Committee

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faced a tough confirmation hearing on Wednesday lawmakers on the Senate Judiciary Committee grilled him.

Breitbart - Politics - 2 hours ago

Ex-Mayor Lori Lightfoot bashed during Todd Blanche confirmation hearing that featured no Boutros questions

There were no references to apparent prosecutorial misconduct within the U.S. Attorney's office in Chicago, which has led to the dismissal of high-profile cases and to more than 100 former federal prosecutors accusing Boutros of a failure of leadership. The Chicago City Council and Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth have also called for his resignation.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Toddler who lived in foster care for first nine months of his life suffers horrific fate after being returned to his biological mother

Daily Mail - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

What Todd Blanche accidentally revealed about Trump during his confirmation hearing

This was an absurd situation dressed up like a normal hearing, writes Holly Baxter. But some of the former Trump lawyer’s exchanges with senators were particularly eye-opening

Independent UK - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Todd Blanche grilled over Epstein files and Trump's tax immunity at Senate hearing

Trump’s former personal lawyer and his nominee for attorney general denies putting the US president’s interests first

Irish Times - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Todd Blanche confronts Democrats' questions over Epstein files handling

Washington Examiner - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Blanche faces questions on DOJ fund, Epstein files at Senate confirmation hearing -- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testified Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing to lead the Justice Department in a permanent capacity.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing to lead the Justice Department in a permanent capacity.

CBS News - Science - 3 hours ago

Attorney general nominee Todd Blanche pressed on controversial Trump fund, Epstein files -- -

Todd Blanche, a former lawyer for Donald Trump, was challenged by Democratic senators on his ability to lead the Justice Department free from the demands of the president in the first of two days of confirmation hearings on Wednesday.

CBC News - World - 3 hours ago

Despite Court Ruling, Trump Plans To Keep Tax Audit Gift From Todd Blanche

Trump could save millions thanks to an order by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche barring the government from trying to collect any taxes Trump might have owed.

Huffington Post - World - 3 hours ago

Blanche Admits Sinister Truth of Who Really Runs Justice

The Daily Beast - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

DOJ has no evidence that Epstein trafficked victims to other men, acting AG Todd Blanche says

"But we did not have evidence, as of now, of other men who (sic) ... Epstein helped traffic," he stressed. "That is, does not mean it didn't happen."

New York Post - Politics - 4 hours ago

GOP senator singles out former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot during Todd Blanche DOJ hearing

Chicago Tribune - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Todd Blanche's loyalty to Trump questioned in Senate confirmation hearing

Blanche's actions have raised questions about the independence of the Department of Justice, which he currently leads.

Aljazeera - World - 4 hours ago

Blanche hearing adjourned as Democratic senator reveals his vote for AG pick

Fox News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Blanche faces questions about Trump's IRS settlement, Epstein files, Jan. 6 pardons

The former Trump defense attorney has been leading the Justice Department on an interim basis since Atty. Gen. Pam Bondi was fired in April.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

AG nominee Todd Blanche says he's Trump's lawyer in slip at Senate confirmation hearing

New York Daily News - Politics - 5 hours ago

Blanche touts Trump successes at hearing -- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche delivered his opening statement at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing to vet him to permanently fill the role in the Trump administration.

CBS News - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Blanche reiterates "anti-weaponization" fund is "dead" at confirmation hearing -- "It is a moot issue, meaning there is no weaponization fund. The weaponization fund is dead," Blanche told lawmakers on the Senate Judiciary Committee.

"It is a moot issue, meaning there is no weaponization fund. The weaponization fund is dead," Blanche told lawmakers on the Senate Judiciary Committee.

CBS News - US News - 5 hours ago

Todd Blanche says he has 'full faith' in Kash Patel as FBI director

Todd Blanche previously served as a criminal defense lawyer for President Donald Trump.

CNBC - US News - 5 hours ago

Former Toddlers & Tiaras star who starred in the show at age four is now unrecognizable as she announces her engagement 17 years on

Daily Mail - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Blanche confronts skeptical questioning of fund, tax deal for Trump at Senate confirmation hearing

WASHINGTON — Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche confronted skeptical questioning at a Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday about the creation of a fund to compensate allies of President Donald Trum

The Columbian - Politics - 6 hours ago

Live - Democrats grill Todd Blanche on ICE agents at polling sites and Kash Patel's conduct at attorney general confirmation hearing – live

Guardian UK - Politics - 6 hours ago

The Latest: Todd Blanche faces US Senate for DOJ confirmation hearing

Bay to Bay News - US News - 6 hours ago

Trump attorney general pick Todd Blanche faces Senate grilling: live

Independent UK - US News - 6 hours ago

Trump-appointed Acting AG Todd Blanche faces Senate confirmation hearing to assume permanent role

One America News Network - US News - 7 hours ago

Blanche faces grilling on DOJ controversies as he seeks confirmation as AG -- Blanche will likely need the votes of all Judiciary Committee Republicans.

ABC News - Politics - 8 hours ago

Blanche faces grilling on DOJ controversies as he seeks confirmation as AG