At his confirmation hearing to lead the Justice Department permanently, Todd Blanche had to convince Republican Sens. Thom Tillis of North Carolina and John Cornyn of Texas — tw

Todd Blanche, the acting attorney general, very likely needs the support of every Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee to be confirmed to lead the Justice Department.

As deputy attorney general, Mr. Blanche oversaw the review and release of government files related to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, which Congress had demanded.