Todd Blanche hearing set for July
The Senate Judiciary Committee scheduled Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche’s confirmation hearing for July 15 and 16, setting the stage for what is expected to be one of the most politically charged Cabinet confirmation fights of President Donald Trump’s second term.
TL;DR
- Senate Judiciary Committee scheduled AG nominee Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing for July 15-16.
- The hearing is expected to be a politically charged Cabinet confirmation fight.
- Key Republican senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn have not yet committed to supporting Blanche.
- Concerns exist regarding Blanche's withdrawn proposal for an anti-weaponization fund and his close relationship with President Trump.
- Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley expressed optimism about Blanche's chances, referencing his prior confirmation as deputy AG.