Blanche’s Fiery Hearing, Trump Reverses ICE Vehicle Rule, Daylight Saving Time Vote: AM Update 7/16
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What happened to the prosecutor who said that there wouldn't be a whiff of political partisanship and then prosecutes the president's enemies over seashells?
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanch clashing with Democrat senators at a contentious confirmation hearing as one undecided Republican could determine whether President Trump's nominee advances.
So it becomes a lot safer to do it that way versus going into a house, knocking on a door, not really knowing who's in that house.
President Trump abruptly reversing DHS restrictions on ICE vehicle stops. A former Arizona Democrat Party official arrested after allegedly confronting an ex-partner with a knife and black tape. and the House voting to end the twice-yearly clock change, advancing President Trump's push to make daylight saving time permanent. All that and more coming up in just a moment on your AM Update.
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President Trump's nominee for attorney general clashing with Democrat senators yesterday while facing potentially decisive questions from a key Republican. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanch defending his leadership of the DOJ during a largely contentious Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing. Blanch's nomination now facing an exceptionally narrow path through the committee. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham's sudden death over the weekend, leaving Republicans with just one vote to lose, as every Democrat is expected to oppose the nomination. GOP Senator John Cornyn of Texas emerging as the pivotal undecided vote. More on that in a minute. Democrat Senator Mazie Hirono of Hawaii opening with a familiar, yet still bizarre, line of questioning.
Since you became a legal adult, have you ever made unwanted requests for sexual favors or committed any verbal or physical harassment or assault of a sexual nature?
No, Senator.
Have you ever faced discipline or entered into a settlement relating to this kind of conduct?
No, Senator.
Among Blanche's sharper exchanges, a clash with Democrat Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey over his attendance at a dinner hosted by Paramount CEO David Ellison. Senator Booker noting the dinner took place the same day Paramount shareholders approved a merger still under Justice Department review. Pressing Blanche on whether this attendance crossed ethical lines.
The Justice Department ethics rules.
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