Dossier
U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee
Coverage of U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee in the Nexus archive.
- Todd Blanche’s War Against Journalism
Todd Blanche faces Senate Judiciary Committee hearings for his nomination as U.S. attorney general. His prior role as acting attorney general and ties to Trump's political fund, including January 6-related activities, are under scrutiny. A federal judge criticized a lawsuit linked to Blanche as improper, adding tension to the proceedings.
- Blanche faces a rocky road to confirmation in the Senate
Republicans are attempting to advance Todd Blanche’s nomination to attorney general, with a hearing planned in about a month. His confirmation faces uncertainty due to potential GOP opposition in the Judiciary Committee, and the nomination may be tied to the revival of Trump’s 'anti-weaponization' fund.