Blanche poised for glide-path confirmation amid Epstein and weaponization fund controversy

Republican insiders say Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche has a glide path to confirmation, despite baggage from his past client list and the Epstein-file release controversy. The death of the 1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund and Blanche’s pledge to abandon it have quieted GOP opposition, but undecided senators Tillis and Cornyn still must be won. Democrats will press Blanche on independence and judgment, but insiders expect confirmation before the August recess.