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Texas GOP Sen. John Cornyn says he's 'noncommittal' on confirming Todd Blanche for AG

Blanche testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee and answered Cornyn’s questions about the IRS agreement and a Justice Department fund.

Texas GOP Sen. John Cornyn says he's 'noncommittal' on confirming Todd Blanche for AG
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Sen. John Cornyn said he was not yet committed to confirming Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, raising concerns during Blanche’s Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. Cornyn questioned Blanche about an agreement involving Trump’s tax returns and a Justice Department fund that Blanche said would not proceed.

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Acting attorney general appearing at a confirmation hearing

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Senator questioning Todd Blanche’s attorney general confirmation

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Donald Trump
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President whose tax returns and decision to remove Pam Bondi are mentioned

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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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