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Todd Blanche faces bipartisan questioning on Day 1
Filed: Jul 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Summary: Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told lawmakers he is not a “yes man” for President Trump during Day 1 of his confirmation hearing.
WHO: Todd Blanche
WHAT: Blanche insisted he is not a “yes man” for President Trump during bipartisan questioning at his confirmation hearing.
WHEN: Jul 16, 2026 at 7:26 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Lawmakers questioned Blanche about his close relationship with President Trump.
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