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Blanche’s Confirmation Under Fire | Tulsa News
Todd Blanche, acting head of the Justice Department since April, faced intense Senate scrutiny this week as he seeks confirmation — a vote that’s far from certain. Formerly Trump’s personal lawyer, Blanche defended controversial moves like audit immunity for the president and a now-shelved fund for allies, drawing criticism even from some Republicans. Senators pressed him on pardons for January 6 defendants, Epstein file handling, and FBI resource use — all while questioning whether he’d follow unethical orders. Blanche insisted he’s restoring trust in a department he says was weaponized…
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