- Todd Blanche , Donald Trump ’s nominee for attorney general , is undergoing a high-stakes Senate confirmation hearing.
- Blanche is expected to face questions regarding the administration’s alleged retribution campaign against political enemies and a controversial deal protecting Trump and his family from tax investigations.
- He will also be questioned about his handling of the release of millions of files from investigations into Jeffrey Epstein and potential further prosecutions.
- Senator Dick Durbin reported that Blanche admitted making a mistake by endorsing what critics called a “slush fund” for Trump’s allies.
- If Republicans cannot quickly replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham on the panel and GOP Sen. Thom Tillis refuses to back Blanche , it could end in a stalemate that prevents him from advancing to a full Senate vote.
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