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Attorney General confirmation

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Tillis Conditions Blanche AG Confirmation on Meeting Epstein Survivors

Jul 16, 2026

The segment features Republican Sen. Thom Tillis stating his position on the nomination of Todd Blanche to serve as permanent Attorney General. Tillis expresses a positive predisposition but conditions his committee vote on Blanche meeting with Epstein survivors within the next two weeks before markup. PBS NewsHour presents Tillis's remarks from the confirmation hearing process. The clip includes details on hearing procedure, Blanche's prior willingness to meet victims with counsel present, and the timeline for advancing the nomination.

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Blanche testifies on Trump relationship, role in confirmation hearing

Jul 15, 2026

PBS NewsHour aired a clip from Todd Blanche's Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing for Attorney General on July 15, 2026. Blanche, the acting AG and former Trump defense lawyer, responded to questions about his personal relationship with the president and his independence in the role. Segments covered whether he considers Trump a friend, past disagreements on decisions, and assurances he has never been asked to or would perform illegal acts. The broadcast used direct testimony footage and standard hearing visuals.

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Blumenthal Questions Blanche on Federal Agents Firing Into Cars at AG Hearing

Jul 15, 2026

The PBS NewsHour segment airs a brief exchange from the July 15, 2026 Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing for Todd Blanche, Trump's nominee for Attorney General. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) asks whether federal agents should fire weapons into cars only in cases of imminent threat. Blanche responds that agents must follow well-established standards for discharging firearms in every case. The clip concludes with Blumenthal pressing the point and Blanche stating there is not really a response beyond requiring agents to follow the rules.

▶ Source: PBS NewsHour