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Senate Reviews AG Nominee Blanche Amid Survivor Objections

7/27/2026

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The U.S. Senate is reviewing defense lawyer Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general amid survivor objections.
Survivors wrote to Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn urging rejection, alleging Blanche mismanaged the case and disclosed their identities while omitting other accused abusers.
A Department of Justice spokesperson said Blanche met victims, answered questions and urged FBI interviews.
Legal veteran Bryan Sullivan warned confirmation could increase suppression and halt Epstein investigations.

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The U.S. Senate is reviewing defense lawyer Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general amid survivor objections.
Survivors wrote to Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn urging rejection, alleging Blanche mismanaged the case and disclosed their identities while omitting other accused abusers.
A Department of Justice spokesperson said Blanche met victims, answered questions and urged FBI interviews.
Legal veteran Bryan Sullivan warned confirmation could increase suppression and halt Epstein investigations.