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Todd Blanche faces rocky Senate confirmation process for attorney general
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Todd Blanche faces rocky Senate confirmation process for attorney general

The Hill · Jun 17, 2026, 10:00 AM · Also reported by 3 other sources

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is headed for a rocky Senate confirmation process to take on the role permanently as several Republican senators raise concerns about his credibility and independence from President Trump. Blanche faced withering criticism from Senate Republicans during a private

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