Todd Blanche and Jay Clayton faced tough questions Wednesday in their respective Senate confirmation hearings for attorney general and director of national intelligence. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more details.
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Todd Blanche and Jay Clayton grilled by Democrats in separate confirmation hearings
Todd Blanche and Jay Clayton faced tough questions Wednesday in their respective Senate confirmation hearings for attorney general and director of national intelligence. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more details.
Published July 15, 2026, 11:40 PM
Updated July 16, 2026, 12:04 AM1.8K
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