Todd Blanche enters Day 2 of Senate hearing with important votes uncertain

Todd Blanche enters Day 2 of Senate hearing with important votes uncertain

Acting AG Todd Blanche Faces Tough Questions at Confirmation Hearing Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is currently under significant scrutiny from the Senate Judiciary Committee in his confirmation hearing. Senators are pressing him on topics including the independence of the Justice Department from the White House, the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, and allegations regarding election […]

Senate Democrats avoid Homeland Security Committee fraud hearing

Senate Democrats avoid Homeland Security Committee fraud hearing

The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee had an empty Democratic seat on Wednesday while Republicans scrutinized witnesses during a hearing titled “Exposing Fraud in America.” This led to accusations from GOP lawmakers suggesting that the Democrats were avoiding uncomfortable topics. Senator Gary Peters (D-Mich.), the committee’s ranking member, was the only Democrat at […]

Kathryn Ruemmler questioned about her connections to Epstein during House Oversight hearing

Kathryn Ruemmler questioned about her connections to Epstein during House Oversight hearing

Former Obama Adviser Faces Scrutiny Over Epstein Ties On Wednesday, Kathryn Ruemmler, a former adviser to President Obama, found herself under intense bipartisan questioning from the House Oversight Committee regarding her long-standing connections with the late Jeffrey Epstein, who was a convicted sex offender. Ruemmler recently stepped down from her role as the top lawyer […]

Todd Blanche Encounters Difficult Confirmation Hearing with Senate Judiciary Committee

Todd Blanche Encounters Difficult Confirmation Hearing with Senate Judiciary Committee

Acting Attorney General Faces Challenging Confirmation Hearing Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche underwent a tough confirmation hearing on Wednesday, fielding questions from the Senate Judiciary Committee on various issues. Currently serving as President Donald Trump’s personal attorney, Blanche is set to be sworn in as Trump’s nominee for attorney general. Recent developments, including the unexpected […]

Senator Mazie Hirono ridiculed for questions about sexual harassment during hearing

Senator Mazie Hirono ridiculed for questions about sexual harassment during hearing

Senator Hirono Questions Acting Attorney General During a recent confirmation hearing, Senator Mazie Hirono from Hawaii posed some pointed questions to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. Specifically, she asked if he had ever solicited sexual favors or engaged in sexual harassment. This line of questioning has sparked criticism, particularly from conservative commentators who find it, […]

Elizabeth Warren questions Kevin Warsh during Senate hearing, suggesting corruption allegations

Elizabeth Warren questions Kevin Warsh during Senate hearing, suggesting corruption allegations

Warren Challenges Fed Chairman Warsh During a Senate Banking Committee hearing, Senator Elizabeth Warren took aim at Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh, accusing him of corruption within the central bank’s leadership. This was Warsh’s second day of testimony where he addressed ethics issues involving top officials at the Federal Reserve Board. “Instead of fixing this […]

Todd Blanche’s confirmation hearing scheduled following Lindsey Graham’s passing

Todd Blanche is set for a confirmation hearing with the attorney general on Wednesday.

Confirmation Hearing for Attorney General Nominee Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche is set to meet with senators during a significant confirmation hearing this Wednesday. This event has a lot riding on it, especially as it tests Republican solidarity in the Senate Judiciary Committee, particularly after the unexpected passing of Senator Lindsey Graham. Marsha Blackburn, a […]

Todd Blanche receives extensive support from law enforcement before AG hearing

Todd Blanche's confirmation in the Senate encounters opposition from GOP due to his position on January 6

The office of Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), who chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee, has announced strong support for Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche as he undergoes the Senate confirmation process to officially replace Pam Bondi. Grassley’s office mentioned that support comes from a variety of groups, including 670,000 sworn police officers, 300 families of victims […]