Epstein survivors slam GOP senators for dodging them ahead of Blanche vote

The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced Todd Blanche's nomination for Attorney General to the Senate floor following a party-line vote. Democratic members dissented, with Senator Sheldon Whitehouse describing the day as embarrassing and calling Blanche a discreditable candidate. Meanwhile, Epstein survivors criticized GOP senators, specifically Thom Tillis and John Cornyn, for refusing to meet with them prior to the confirmation vote. The nomination moves forward despite concerns regarding Blanche's previous role as Donald Trump's personal attorney.