Published July 15, 2026 at 5:34 PM ET · Updated July 16, 2026 at 12:04 PM ET
Todd Blanche spars with Adam Schiff over hearing rules
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Todd Blanche clashed with Representative Adam Schiff over procedural rules on the first day of his confirmation hearing. Blanche pushed back on Schiff's line of questioning, pointing out that as a lawyer Schiff should be familiar with the hearing rules.
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