Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=NWMFiZTjdCi Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter CNNs first reactions to Todd Blanches Senate confirmation hearing [JgYbMq4iWPt] Health Updated on August 08, 2026 EDT — Published on August 08, 2026 EDT Todd Blanche, President Donald Trump’s nominee to be attorney general, is facing a high-stakes Judiciary Committee hearing. In his opening, Blanche argued he is “restoring American trust” in the Justice Department. Blanche acknowledged there were some errors in the vetting of Epstein files that were released to the public, but defended his handling of the case. 0:00 Blanche's big challenges 2:31 Blanche's clash over Patel 4:53 The $1.8B anti-weaponization fund 7:50 GOP's razor-thin majority to approve Blanche Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: #ToddBlanche #Trump #News yxi4Sar61w1 mNjQk1UTlvC CD8vIP9eVsN BgAkGqhVPrn
Todd Blanche, President Donald Trump’s nominee to be attorney general, is facing a high-stakes Judiciary Committee hearing. In his opening, Blanche argued he is “restoring American trust” in the Justice Department. Blanche acknowledged there were some errors in the vetting of Epstein files that were released to the public, but defended his handling of the case. 0:00 Blanche's big challenges 2:31 Blanche's clash over Patel 4:53 The $1.8B anti-weaponization fund 7:50 GOP's razor-thin majority to approve Blanche Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: #ToddBlanche #Trump #News yxi4Sar61w1 mNjQk1UTlvC CD8vIP9eVsN BgAkGqhVPrn