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Acting AG Todd Blanche faces high-stakes confirmation hearing

NPR | By Ryan Lucas,
A Martínez
Published July 15, 2026 at 5:49 AM CDT

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will be on Capitol Hill Wednesday for his high-stakes confirmation hearing to lead the Justice Department permanently.

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Ryan Lucas
Ryan Lucas covers the Justice Department for NPR.
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A Martínez
A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First. He came to NPR in 2021 and is based out of NPR West.
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