Acting AG Todd Blanche tangles with Dems over Trump, more in fiery confirmation hearing

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faced a rigorous five-hour confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Lawmakers grilled Blanche on various topics, specifically his loyalty to Donald Trump. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse questioned him regarding Kash Patel during the tense proceedings. While Blanche insisted he serves at the pleasure of the president, he vowed to resign if asked to act illegally. The hearing was characterized by fiery exchanges between Blanche and Democratic members of the committee.