The attorney general nominee was also questioned about the US$1.8 billion ‘slush fund’ to compensate the president’s allies.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche set for confirmation hearing Wednesday but campaigners abused by Jeffrey Epstein say his handling of the government’s documents on the late…

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.

At the beginning of Trump's second term, Blanche was confirmed by the Senate to serve as second in command at the Justice Department.