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Todd Blanche Attorney General confirmation hearing
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee during a confirmation hearing for permanent appointment to the position, in Washington, D.C., U.S., on July 15, 2026. Blanche was accompanied by his wife, Kristine (center left), and numerous family members at the hearing. He formerly served as personal attorney to U.S. President Donald Trump and faces accusations of mismanagement and deliberate obfuscation in releasing the Epstein files. (Photo by Allison Bailey/NurPhoto)