Good morning
Hello and welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of Todd Blanche’s confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee as the panel weighs the prospect of advancing his candidacy for attorney general to a full Senate vote.
President Donald Trump’s nominee to succeed Pam Bondi, whom he fired in April, was previously deputy attorney general and has led the Department of Justice in an acting capacity since his predecessor’s departure.
Wednesday’s hearing is expected to be highly contentious, with Blanche grilled on his handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files and the DOJ’s alleged persecution of Trump’s political foes, among other hot button issues.
Joe Sommerlad15 July 2026 10:00
