Published July 15, 2026 at 5:34 PM ET · Updated July 16, 2026 at 8:04 AM ET
Todd Blanche hearing bolsters GOP support for the attorney general pick
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Todd Blanche, President Trump's nominee for attorney general, faced tense questioning during his confirmation hearing. Republican support for the nomination appeared to grow after the hearing, though some critics argued there was no case for confirming him.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 16 hr ago, when The Dispatch reported it. Coverage has since grown to 4 independent outlets, including 2 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 3 hr ago from NBC News. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
