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Todd Blanche faces high-stakes confirmation hearing for attorney general
Todd Blanche, currently serving as Deputy Attorney General, is set to face a contentious Senate confirmation hearing as he pursues the top role at the Justice Department. His path to the position carries unusual weight, given his prior role as Trump's personal defense attorney before joining the administration. The hearing will test whether senators view his loyalty to the president as a liability for an institution that depends on its reputation for independence.
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