Schiff Clashes With Blanche Over DOJ Recusal Rules in Trump Probes

In a tense hearing, Sen. Adam Schiff pressed Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on conflicts of interest and recusal rules in Trump-related prosecutions, accusing Blanche of misstatements about ethics and self-dealing while Blanche defended his recusals and argued there was no need to recuse; the exchange also touched on Jan. 6 prosecutions, the status of Jack Smith’s report, and Blanche’s past CPAC remarks.