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Prosecutions, Epstein and the $1.8B fund: What to watch at Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing
By Alanna Durkin Richer And Eric Tucker, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 14, 2026
· 7 min read
Todd Blanche is heading into a high-stakes test this week in his bid to become attorney general, with key Republicans still undecided about whether to back his nomination. Blanche will need the support of all GOP lawmakers on the Senate Judiciary Committee in order to advance his nomination to le...
Key takeaway And Blanche has accelerated investigations into perceived foes of the president since Pam Bondi was fired after failing to deliver criminal cases against Trump's political enemies.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 7 min
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What is this story about? Todd Blanche is heading into a high-stakes test this week in his bid to become attorney general, with key Republicans still undecided about whether to back his nomination. Blanche will need the support of all GOP lawmakers on the Senate Judiciary Committee in order to advance his nomination to le...
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