Jeffrey Epstein accuser testifies about Blanche, Trump AG nominee
The DOJ has faced intense scrutiny for not releasing enough documents from the Epstein files and not redacting enough women's names and photographs.
Blanche sworn in as attorney general, formally taking reins at DOJ
Todd Blanche was sworn in as attorney general after the Senate narrowly voted to confirm the president's former defense lawyer to helm the Justice Department over the weekend.
The Christian Science Monitor
Blanche’s nomination for attorney general uncertain after hearing
Todd Blanche, President Trump’s nominee for U.S. attorney general, faced pointed questions from Republican and Democratic senators at his confirmation hearing.
The Daily Pennsylvanian
Penn professor criticizes attorney general nominee in congressional testimony
At a forum, the professor raised concerns about how Blanche’s conflicts of interests involving 1968 Wharton graduate and President Donald Trump would undermine the Department of Justice’s independence.
Blanche formally dismantles anti-weaponization fund in deal to advance attorney general nomination
Blanche announced the deal with Sens. John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina, who threatened to stall his nomination until the fund was formally rescinded.