Lawmakers pressed Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on a slew of issues during the first part of his confirmation hearing to lead the Justice Department. CBS News’ Caitlin Huey-Burns breaks down the key moments, which included questions about the Epstein files and the proposed “anti-weaponization” fund. Source link
Washington — Jay Clayton is appearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee for a confirmation hearing Wednesday to become director of national intelligence, after President Trump abruptly canceled plans to move forward with his nomination last month. Last month, Mr. Trump pushed Senate Republicans to cancel his own nominee’s hearing, saying Clayton’s nomination should not move … Read more
1m ago Grassley kicks off Blanche’s confirmation hearing, praising DOJ for “keeping Americans safe” Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appears at his confirmation hearing in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee on July 15, 2026. Win McNamee / Getty Images In an opening statement to launch the hearing, Sen. Chuck Grassley, a Republican from … Read more
A former correction officer at the New York correctional facility where convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein died in 2019 testified before the House Oversight Committee last month that she was not the orange shape seen moving up the stairs of Epstein’s tier the night he died, furthering the mystery of what happened that night. … Read more
Nick Saban testifies in support of bill to regulate NIL rules: “It’s become an arms race” – CBS News Watch CBS News Retired Alabama football coach Nick Saban testified on Capitol Hill on Wednesday in support of legislation to regulate the NCAA’s name, image and likeness rules. Kelly O’Grady reports. Source link
President Trump’s pick for acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte has become a point of contention on Capitol Hill, including on Wednesday, when Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed to senators that he had a heated argument with the Trump loyalist last year — but disputed some of the details. The president’s decision to tap Pulte, who … Read more
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is facing lawmakers on Capitol Hill to make the case for his department’s 2027 budget. During his opening statement, Rubio touted his efforts with the Trump administration, reiterated the recent U.S. shifts on foreign aid and discussed negotiations with Iran. Source link
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Pam Bondi testifies on Epstein files behind closed doors – CBS News Watch CBS News Former Attorney General Pam Bondi was in the hot seat on Capitol Hill Friday, facing questions about the Epstein files. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more details. Source link