Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTodd Blanche, Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general, is undergoing a high-stakes Senate confirmation hearing. Blanche is expected to face questions regarding the administration’s alleged retribution campaign against political enemies and a controversial deal protecting Trump and his family from tax investigations. He will also be questioned about his handling of the release of millions of files from investigations into Jeffrey Epstein and potential further prosecutions. Senator Dick Durbin reported that Blanche admitted making a mistake by endorsing what critics called a “slush fund” for Trump’s allies. If Republicans cannot quickly replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham on the panel and GOP Sen. Thom Tillis refuses to back Blanche, it could end in a stalemate that prevents him from advancing to a full Senate vote.In fullTodd Blanche confirmation hearing live: Trump’s attorney general pick faces grilling on Epstein and slush fundMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

Todd Blanche faces his biggest public test Wednesday in his bid to serve as President Donald Trump’s fourth confirmed attorney general: a Senate Judiciary Committee with a pair of…

Todd Blanche is heading into a high-stakes test this week in his bid to become attorney general. Key Republicans are still undecided about whether to back his nomination.

Blanche is set to face a pivotal Senate confirmation hearing as GOP senators weigh concerns about his independence from President Donald Trump.