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Adam Schiff Tries to Embarrass AG Nominee Todd Blanche, but It Wasn't a Fair Fight

Blanche defended his conduct and said he was recused from the matter Schiff raised.

Adam Schiff Tries to Embarrass AG Nominee Todd Blanche, but It Wasn't a Fair Fight
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At Todd Blanche’s Senate confirmation hearing, Adam Schiff questioned him about the Justice Department’s decision not to release part of Jack Smith’s report. Blanche said the decision predated his role and that he was recused; the article argues Schiff’s accusation was unfair.

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ALSO MENTIONED  Aileen Cannon, Federal judge who blocked release of the report; Jack Smith, Former special counsel whose report is at the center of the exchange

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Todd Blanche's Confirmation Hearing Addresses Meetings With Epstein Survivors

Outlets agree that attorney general nominee Todd Blanche testified at his Senate confirmation hearing, fielding questions regarding meetings with Jeffrey Epstein survivors and a disputed $1.8 billion settlement fund that Blanche said is not moving forward. Left-leaning outlets, including The Daily Beast, focus on criticism challenging Blanche's fitness and the settlement fund's enforceability. Center outlets, such as Politico, emphasize how undecided Republican senators leave Blanche's confirmation prospects uncertain. Right-leaning outlets, including Fox News, highlight Blanche confronting Senator Adam Schiff over ethics and recusal rules.

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