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Senate committee advances Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination after fund rescission

A Senate committee on Tuesday advanced Todd Blanche's nomination to serve as U.S. attorney general following a prior rescission of related funds.

Published Aug 4, 2026, 11:16 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Todd Blanche's nomination to be United States attorney general was advanced by a Senate committee on Tuesday. The advancement comes after a previous rescission of funds tied to his nomination.

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