Epstein victims oppose Todd Blanche after DOJ meeting on Senate vote
Why it matters: Sen. Thom Tillis had demanded the meeting before backing Blanche, and one GOP defection could sink him in committee.
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Blanche defends Epstein file review in tense Senate hearing
What's new: Trump's attorney general pick said the DOJ could still prosecute new suspects if fresh evidence emerges.
PBS NewsHour, Fox News +1
2 GOP senators waver, putting Todd Blanche AG bid at risk
What's next: If John Cornyn or Thom Tillis votes no in committee, Blanche's nomination could stall before reaching the full Senate.
The New York Times, CNBC +1
Epstein survivor presses senators as Todd Blanche faces DOJ vote
What's new: Dani Bensky said DOJ file releases exposed her name, phone number and former addresses, and she said Blanche never met with survivors.
The New York Times, PBS NewsHour +1
Todd Blanche faces Senate test in bid to lead Justice Department
What's next: Blanche needs unanimous GOP support on the Senate Judiciary Committee to advance his nomination.
The New York Times, BBC News (US & Canada) +5
Blanche defends Epstein file review in Senate AG hearing
What's new: Blanche said the DOJ would bring charges if new evidence emerges and called a proposed $1.8 billion fund "dead."
PBS NewsHour, ABC News +1