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Takeaways from Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing for attorney general

Takeaways from Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing for attorney general
NPR News Wednesday 15 July 2026, 21:09 UTC By Jaclyn Diaz 1 min read
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Todd Blanche remained composed throughout the hours-long hearing, but faced several testy moments during questioning as he seeks to win the support of all Republican senators on the committee.(Image credit: Eric Lee)

Todd Blanche remained composed throughout the hours-long hearing, but faced several testy moments during questioning as he seeks to win the support of all Republican senators on the committee.

(Image credit: Eric Lee)

Todd Blanche's (PERSON) Todd Blanche (PERSON) Republican (ORG) Eric Lee (PERSON)
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