Tag: #confirmation

Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Todd Blanche After He Rescinds 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'

Senate Judiciary Committee voted 12-10 to advance Acting AG Todd Blanche’s nomination after he rescinded a controversial $1.776B 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'.

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Senators Probe Blanche and Clayton Over Withdrawn DOJ Subpoenas of New York Times Reporters

Senators are examining Todd Blanche and Jay Clayton’s roles in a withdrawn DOJ attempt to compel testimony and phone records from New York Times reporters.

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White House Seeks Bipartisan Boost for Jay Clayton Ahead of DNI Confirmation Hearing

White House highlights bipartisan backing for Jay Clayton as he faces a Wednesday Senate Intelligence Committee hearing for nomination as director of national intelligence.

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White House Sends Todd Blanche Nomination to Senate for Attorney General

White House formally transmitted President Trump's nomination of Todd Blanche to the Senate, launching the confirmation process for the acting attorney general.

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