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Judge Says Acting AG Blanche Misled Congress; Senate Reviews

7/14/2026

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Judge Kathleen Williams publicly accused Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche of misleading Congress, questioning his suitability.
The Senate Judiciary Committee will review Blanche’s acting status after the accusation.
Former U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade said Williams referred several of President Donald Trump’s lawyers to state bars for possible conflict-of-interest violations.
McQuade added that Williams dismissed a lawsuit against Trump’s personal attorney and settled it out of court, suggesting no real controversy.

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Judge Kathleen Williams publicly accused Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche of misleading Congress, questioning his suitability.
The Senate Judiciary Committee will review Blanche’s acting status after the accusation.
Former U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade said Williams referred several of President Donald Trump’s lawyers to state bars for possible conflict-of-interest violations.
McQuade added that Williams dismissed a lawsuit against Trump’s personal attorney and settled it out of court, suggesting no real controversy.