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Acting AG Todd Blanche faces high-stakes confirmation hearing

NPR | By Ryan Lucas,
A Martínez
Published July 15, 2026 at 6:49 AM EDT

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will be on Capitol Hill Wednesday for his high-stakes confirmation hearing to lead the Justice Department permanently.

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