JUSTTHENEWS (Nicholas Ballasy) - Trump says he will push for ‘anti-weaponization bill’ if he can’t get Blanche confirmed as AG
Trump made the comments in response to GOP holdouts on the Blanche nomination, which are currently Cornyn and Tillis
THEFEDERALIST (Breccan F. Thies) - Todd Blanche Could Never Be As Partisan As Obama ‘Wingman’ Eric Holder Even If He Tried
The Democrats trying to sink Blanche's nomination vigorously supported Obama's fixer and 'wingman,' Attorney General Eric Holder.
JUSTTHENEWS (Just the News staff) - Watch Live: Blanche appears before Senate panel for second day of vetting for Attorney General post
Todd Blanche is now the acting U.S. attorney general. He is testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
NYTIMES (Glenn Thrush, Devlin Barrett, Michael Gold and Alan Feuer) - Todd Blanche, Trump’s Attorney General Pick, Faces Crucial Hurdle After Rocky Hearing
Even a single Republican “no” vote would block Mr. Blanche’s nomination from consideration by the full Senate, which could sink his confirmation.
YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Watch live: Blanche testifies before Senate on AG nomination
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday morning after President Trump nominated him to serve in the full-time role as the nation's top prosecutor. Blanche, who took on the acting role after former Attorney General Pam Bondi was ousted from the position, served as a key part of the Justice Department's investigation of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and subsequent release of documents tied to the case. He is also likely to face questions around the now-defunct anti-weaponization fund, which would have offered money to those who believe they were unfairly targeted by the government to settle claims. Trump on Tuesday pressed Republicans to confirm Blanche, who is also his…
NYTIMES (Glenn Thrush and Alan Feuer) - Blanche Stares Down Confirmation Hurdle: Lingering G.O.P. Doubts
Key Republicans on the Judiciary Committee could push for concessions from Todd Blanche, in line to be attorney general, though they did not appear in revolt.
HUFFPOST - Over 1,200 Former DOJ Employees Urge Senate To Reject Todd Blanche’s Confirmation: ‘Culture Of Fear’
They warn “the consequences of Blanche’s attacks on DOJ’s apolitical workforce radiate beyond the halls of Main Justice, affecting the entire country.”
NYTIMES (Devlin Barrett and Glenn Thrush) - Trump Nominates Blanche for Attorney General, Setting Up Confirmation Fight
As acting attorney general, Todd Blanche has shown a willingness to execute the president’s maximalist demands. Whether the Senate will confirm him remains unclear.
NEWSNATIONNOW (Patrick Djordjevic) - Blanche says Trump's AG nomination is 'honor of a lifetime'
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche spoke exclusively with "Katie Pavlich Tonight."
NYTIMES (Glenn Thrush) - Trump’s Fund Puts Blanche in a Tight Spot as He Aims to Lead Justice Dept.
Once seen by some as the most conventional of President Trump’s political appointees, Todd Blanche has taken off the gloves in his new role as acting attorney general.