Trump’s pick for attorney-general faces Senate hearing later today – US politics live
Summary
President Donald Trump’s choice for attorney general, Todd Blanche, will have a Senate hearing today where he is expected to face difficult questions. The Senate is also holding other important nomination hearings, while recent events involving immigration enforcement agents have raised concerns and calls for changes.Key Facts
- Todd Blanche, President Trump’s former personal defense lawyer, is nominated for U.S. attorney general.
- Blanche will be questioned by the Senate Judiciary Committee in a potentially tough hearing.
- A single Republican vote against Blanche could block his appointment.
- Blanche has been acting attorney general since Pam Bondi was fired by President Trump.
- Other hearings today include nominees for intelligence chief and CDC director.
- Federal immigration agents recently killed two men in separate shootings, sparking public concern.
- Advocacy groups want ICE removed from street enforcement roles due to these incidents.
- South Carolina’s governor appointed Darline Graham to temporarily fill the late Senator Lindsey Graham’s seat.
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