Senator Thom Tillis withholds his confirmation vote for Attorney General Todd Blanche until Blanche meets with Epstein survivors. Survivors who met with Blanche described the encounter as dismissive and "demoralizing," viewing it as obligatory rather than substantive.
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Outgoing Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) said Thursday he would not vote to confirm acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to the permanent role until Blanche meets with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse. Why it matters: Even a single Republican "no" vote on the Senate Judiciary Committee would prevent Blanche's nomination from advancing to a confirmation vote before the full Senate. What they're sayin
Multiple survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse said a long-awaited meeting with attorney general nominee Todd Blanche felt more like an obligatory box to check than a substantive conversation. The big picture: For Blanche, the meeting was a necessary step to unlock a crucial vote for his confirmation to be the nation's chief law enforcement officer. For survivors, it was a historic first in their l
The Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to vote Thursday morning on the nomination of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to take the role permanently. Republican Sens. John Cornyn (Texas) and Thom Tillis (N.C.) have not committed to backing him, and their opposition could sink the nomination. And Dr. Erica Schwartz faces a vote in the...