Blanche begins confirmation process by meeting GOP Sen. Grassley
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has begun his confirmation process by meeting with Republican senators, starting with Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Grassley expressed a positive view of Blanche's career in an initial statement. The confirmation process is expected to take approximately one month.
Key Points
- Blanche's confirmation hearings will be overseen by Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Grassley
- Republican leadership appears supportive of Blanche's nomination early in the process
- The full confirmation process is anticipated to span roughly one month