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Tight vote on Blanche exposes deep skepticism of Trump's Justice Department

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By Michael Wilner Verified, Ben Wieder Verified
| The Brunswick News Verified
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump's choice for attorney general is facing a tight vote for confirmation in a Republican-controlled Senate nearly halfway through his second term, reflecting mounting doubts about his leadership of the Justice Department as bipartisan concerns over the weaponization of justice intensify.
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Tight vote on Blanche exposes deep skepticism of Trump's Justice Department

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By Michael Wilner Verified, Ben Wieder Verified
| The Charlotte Observer Verified
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appears at his confirmation hearing in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill July 15, 2026, in Washington, D.C. During Blanche's tenure as acting Attorney General the Justice Department has been under scrutiny for pushing President Trump's 1.8 billion dollar "anti-weaponization" fund and its handling of the Epstein files.
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Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination passes first test, now faces full Senate vote

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By Ben Wieder Verified
| The Brunswick News Verified
WASHINGTON - Todd Blanche cleared the first hurdle Tuesday on his path to confirmation as attorney general, setting the stage for a vote by the full Senate this week as Republicans race to shore up support among three potential holdouts in their party. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 12 to 10 along party lines to advance his nomination, days after the vote was delayed by the concerns of Republican Sens.
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