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Todd Blanche faces Senate confirmation hearing for attorney general amid controversy over judge's criticism and Trump ties

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday for his confirmation hearing, facing scrutiny over his role as Donald Trump's former private attorney and a recent judge's scathing criticism related to a Justice Department deal over leaked presidential tax returns. Despite the controversies, Republican insiders expect him to win confirmation before the August recess.