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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Blanche begins confirmation process by meeting GOP Sen. Grassley
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche began meeting with Republican senators Monday as he launches a monthlong confirmation process. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) was Blanche’s first stop as chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, which will eventually process his nomination. Grassley, in a statement Monday, was positive about Blanche’s career so far. “I appreciated the opportunity…
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