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Senate Judiciary Committee to vote on Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general

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Published August 4, 2026 at 5:50 AM CDT

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The Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to vote Tuesday on Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general after Blanche assuaged concerns from two Republican senators.

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Ryan Lucas covers the Justice Department for NPR.

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A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First.