Trump’s Pick for Attorney General Grilled in Hearing

Mr. Blanche Gets His Hearing

Sunday night I wrote to you that Todd Blanche was the worst nominee to be attorney general in the modern era.

5 Takeaways From Todd Blanche’s Nomination Hearing for Attorney General

During a confirmation hearing in Washington on July 15, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche spent about five hours fielding questions from U.S. senators in his bid to become the nation’s 88th attorney general. Blanche, President Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general, said serving in the Department of Justice (DOJ) “was my American dream.” “I’ve lived the American dream. I waited tables to get through college, moved to New York with my wif…

NEWS HEADLINES: 5-Hour Grilling: Blanche confronts Democrat attacks and GOP skepticism in bid to lead DOJ – One America News Network

(L-bottom)Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche gets sworn in at his confirmation hearing. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) / (L-top) Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Capitol Hill July 15, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Eric Lee/Getty Images)/ (R) Blanche appears at his confirmation on Capitol Hill July 15, 2026. (Photo by Eric Lee/Getty Images) OAN Staff Brooke Mallory4:20 PM – Wednesday, July 15, 2026 Acting Attorney General Todd B…

Blanche questioned on Jan. 6 cases and Epstein files

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee for testimony on his nomination to serve permanently in the role. Blanche faced questions about his record as President Trump’s personal lawyer, the fate of a proposed settlement fund for people who claim they were targeted by the DOJ and his handling of the Epstein files. Justice correspondent Ali Rogan reports.

Trump’s attorney general pick grilled by Democrats on Senate panel

Todd Blanche faced questions over the removal of hundreds of DOJ and FBI employees seen as disloyal to Donald Trump.

Senators question Blanche on Trump loyalty, Jan. 6 cases and Epstein files

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee for testimony on his nomination to serve permanently in the role. Blanche faced questions about his record as President Trump’s personal lawyer, the fate of a proposed settlement fund for people who claim they were targeted by the DOJ and his handling of the Epstein files. Justice correspondent Ali Rogan reports.