June 16, 2026

Todd Blanche Faces Key Questions Ahead of Confirmation Hearing

Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing is scheduled for July 15-16, where he will address concerns about his loyalty to Trump and the controversial Anti-Weaponization Fund.
Senator Susan Collins reported positive early reviews from GOP senators, but Blanche must secure support from all 12 Republicans on the Judiciary Committee to advance to a floor vote.
Blanche is also expected to face scrutiny over his handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files and potential targeting of Trump adversaries, which could impact his confirmation chances.