Todd Blanche confirmation hearing kicks off

Todd Blanche, the acting deputy attorney general, testified at his confirmation hearing for attorney general, stating his commitment to restoring trust in the Justice Department after accusing the Biden administration of weaponizing the law against former President Donald Trump and Republican lawmakers. The hearing included criticism from Sen. Dick Durbin over his handling of Jeffrey Epstein files and a legal settlement with Trump, while Sen. Chuck Grassley praised DOJ's efforts to combat crime and transparency.