Blanche Grilled in AG Confirmation Hearing

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faced intense bipartisan questioning during his Senate confirmation hearing over his handling of the Epstein files, a $1.8 billion IRS settlement for Trump allies, and his past role as Trump’s personal lawyer.

Democrats accused him of putting the president’s interests first, while Republicans mostly defended him.

The hearing focused on whether Blanche could lead the Justice Department independently.

His nomination remains a flashpoint in the broader battle over the rule of law under the Trump administration.