Todd Blanche's Confirmation Hearing Addresses Meetings With Epstein Survivors

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THE FRAME

“Challenging Blanche's fitness for office”

The Daily Beast portrays Blanche as facing intense scrutiny over an enforceable settlement fund and an ultimatum regarding Epstein survivors.

Democracy Now!JUL 16 · 11:30 AM ET

Todd Blanche Is "Not Fit" to Be AG, from Epstein Files to Trump's $1.8B Slush Fund: Rep. JayapalBlanche faced senators’ questions about the Epstein files, his relationship with Trump, and whether he would meet with survivors.CRED 74BAL 35 BAD

The Daily BeastJUL 15 · 4:15 PM ET

Trump Goon Cornered Over Glaring Issue in Trump's $1.8B Slush FundBlanche said the fund was not moving forward while acknowledging that the settlement remained enforceable.CRED 71BAL 55 MIXED2 ARTICLES FROM THE DAILY BEAST

World Socialist Web SiteJUL 17 · 2:45 AM ET

Senate Democrats cover for Trump's violent assault on immigrants, democratic rights at Blanche hearingBlanche faced senators’ questions about federal investigations, the proposed fund for January 6 defendants and the Justice Department’s handling of the Epstein files.CRED 38BAL 5 MIXED

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8articles · 6 outlets

THE FRAME

“Nomination clouded by Republican doubts”

Politico highlights that Blanche's confirmation prospects remain precarious as key Republican senators, including John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, withhold their support over unresolved demands.

ABC NewsJUL 16 · 5:15 PM ET

Blanche must meet with Epstein victims to earn confirmation vote, Sen. Tillis saysBlanche met with survivors amid questions about his responses to their concerns and his path to confirmation.CRED 85BAL 75 MIXED

PoliticoJUL 15 · 9:15 PM ET

Todd Blanche's chances of becoming attorney general could hinge on John CornynBlanche told senators the fund was dead but acknowledged that the settlement agreement could be enforced.CRED 82BAL 70 MIXEDPOLITICO · CARRIED BY YAHOO NEWS

KSBWJUL 15 · 5:54 PM ET

Todd Blanche faces fiery questions from Senate in bid to lead DOJBlanche defended his record and answered senators’ questions during his confirmation hearing.CRED 78BAL 65 MIXED

Right-leaning

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4articles · 4 outlets

THE FRAME

“Pushing back against Democratic attacks”

Fox News highlights Blanche confronting Senator Adam Schiff and defending his conduct against accusations regarding ethics and recusal rules.

Fox NewsJUL 16 · 11:51 AM ET

Todd Blanche accuses Adam Schiff of lying about DOJ recusal rulesBlanche denied Schiff’s allegations and disputed his account of ethics rules and the report’s nonrelease.CRED 70BAL 50 MIXED

New York PostJUL 16 · 12:10 PM ET

Thom Tillis reveals the condition Todd Blanche must meet to earn his vote for AGBlanche said ethics rules limited a one-on-one meeting with the victims, offered an alternative, and apologized for the Justice Department’s release of identifying material.CRED 65BAL 65 MIXED

redstate.comJUL 15 · 6:53 PM ET

Adam Schiff Tries to Embarrass AG Nominee Todd Blanche, but It Wasn't a Fair FightBlanche defended his conduct and said he was recused from the matter Schiff raised.CRED 43BAL 15 MIXED

Todd Blanche's Confirmation Hearing Addresses Meetings With Epstein Survivors

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