# Trump's attorney-general nominee faces Senate hearing today

President Trump's nominee for attorney-general is set to appear before the Senate for a confirmation hearing later today. The hearing will address the nominee's qualifications and positions on key legal issues, marking a crucial step in the appointment process.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/jul/15/todd-blanche-attorney-general-senate-donald-trump-ice-darline-graham-lindsey-graham-us-politics-live-news) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:25:40 GMT
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/15/todd-blanches-loyalty-to-trump-questioned-in-senate-confirmation-hearing?traffic_source=rss) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:14:07 +0000

### Technology
- [Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/07/two-trump-health-nominees-crash-and-burn-in-tense-senate-hearing/) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:33:24 +0000