Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appears at his confirmation hearing on July 15, 2026 in Washington, D.C.
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The news comes as two key Republicans are withholding their support over concerns about the Justice Department's deal with President Trump.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appears at his confirmation hearing on July 15, 2026 in Washington, D.C.
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