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Todd Blanche's high-stakes confirmation hearing for attorney general is underway

NPR | By Jaclyn Diaz,
A Martínez
Published July 15, 2026 at 11:19 AM EDT

President Trump's former personal attorney is under the microscope on Capitol Hill. Lawmakers on the Senate Judiciary Committee are questioning Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, whom Trump has nominated for the job permanently.

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Jaclyn Diaz
Jaclyn Diaz is a reporter on Newshub.
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A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First. He came to NPR in 2021 and is based out of NPR West.