Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=QLO0dSXCvCv Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Former DOJ official Elizabeth Oyer makes opening statement in Blanche confirmation hearing [Dlprez9OraB] Health Updated on August 11, 2026 EDT — Published on August 11, 2026 EDT Elizabeth Oyer, former Department of Justice pardon attorney, made her opening statement on the second day of confirmation hearings for U.S. attorney general nominee Todd Blanche before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Blanche, President Donald Trump’s former defense attorney, stepped into the role of acting attorney general after Pam Bondi was fired in early April. Watch PBS News for daily, breaking and live news, plus special coverage. We are home to PBS News Hour, ranked the most credible and objective TV news show. Newsletters: PBS News podcasts: Stream your PBS favorites with the PBS app: Find more from PBS News at Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Follow us: TikTok: X: Instagram: Facebook: LLbh6L59cyb mACglWQusD8 FcSmi2yL63w F3uPhc30Ghb o5f9WidMIlf m6ZBQrT5bN3
Elizabeth Oyer, former Department of Justice pardon attorney, made her opening statement on the second day of confirmation hearings for U.S. attorney general nominee Todd Blanche before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Blanche, President Donald Trump’s former defense attorney, stepped into the role of acting attorney general after Pam Bondi was fired in early April. Watch PBS News for daily, breaking and live news, plus special coverage. We are home to PBS News Hour, ranked the most credible and objective TV news show. Newsletters: PBS News podcasts: Stream your PBS favorites with the PBS app: Find more from PBS News at Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Follow us: TikTok: X: Instagram: Facebook: LLbh6L59cyb mACglWQusD8 FcSmi2yL63w F3uPhc30Ghb o5f9WidMIlf m6ZBQrT5bN3