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UPDATED Jul 16, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Jul 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
Tillis says he will block Blanche unless he meets Epstein survivors
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Sen. Thom Tillis said he expects a meeting with Epstein survivors before he votes to advance Todd Blanche.
WHO: Sen. Thom Tillis
WHAT: Said he would not vote out the committee’s consideration of Todd Blanche unless he meets with Epstein survivors
WHEN: Jul 16, 2026 at 1:49 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: He conditioned his willingness to vote out the committee on Blanche meeting with Epstein survivors.
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