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Published July 15, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET · Updated July 15, 2026 at 6:08 PM ET
Blanche defends Trump's IRS settlement amid confirmation hearing scrutiny
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What we know
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 13 hr ago, when NPR reported it. Coverage has since grown to 4 independent outlets, including 7 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 34 min ago from The Dispatch. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
Conservative & independent coverage (2)
The Dispatch
34 min ago
There Is No Case for Todd Blanche ↗
Reason
2 hr ago
During His Confirmation Hearing, Todd Blanche Defends Trump's Blatantly Corrupt IRS 'Settlement' ↗
Wire & mainstream coverage (7)
NPR
1 hr ago
Takeaways from Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing for attorney general ↗
NBC News
3 hr ago
Blanche questioned on Epstein files, crime and IRS settlement in confirmation hearing ↗
NBC News
5 hr ago
Epstein survivors in attendance for Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing ↗
NPR
6 hr ago
Todd Blanche's high-stakes confirmation hearing for attorney general is underway ↗
NPR
11 hr ago
Acting AG Todd Blanche faces high-stakes confirmation hearing ↗
NPR
11 hr ago
Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., on the confirmation hearing for AG nominee Todd Blanche ↗
NPR
13 hr ago
Todd Blanche faces high-stakes confirmation hearing for attorney general ↗
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