U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee
Coverage of U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee in the Nexus archive.
- Former DOJ lawyer blames Missouri senators for inciting death threats against her
Former Justice Department lawyer Elizabeth Oyer blames Missouri Republican Senators Eric Schmitt and Josh Hawley for hate messages and death threats she received after testifying against Todd Blanche, Trump’s nominee for attorney general. Oyer claims the senators misrepresented her clemency recommendations to Biden and shifted focus from Blanche’s nomination to her advocacy for commuting death sentences.
- US Senate Judiciary holds over vote on Blanche nomination for AG as Grassley slams Dems
The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee delayed a vote on Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general, with Sen. Chuck Grassley criticizing Democrats for opposing the nomination. Democrats, including Sen. Cory Booker, questioned Blanche’s suitability due to his handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files and his prior work for Donald Trump. The vote delay and comments followed a recess due to insufficient Republican attendance.
- US Senate Judiciary delays vote on Blanche nomination for AG as Grassley slams Dems
The US Senate Judiciary Committee delayed the vote on Todd Blanche's nomination for Attorney General. Chuck Grassley criticized opposing Democrats, while Democrats argued Blanche's past with Trump and handling of Epstein files made him unfit. Darline Graham's inclusion shifted the committee's balance.
- US Senate Judiciary delays vote on Blanche nomination for AG as Grassley slams Dems
The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee delayed a vote on Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general, with Sen. Chuck Grassley criticizing Democrats for opposing the nomination. Committee Democrats, including Sen. Dick Durbin and Sen. Cory Booker, opposed Blanche due to his past as a Trump lawyer and handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files. The committee's split was adjusted with the addition of Sen. Darline Graham.
- 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.