Trump's Former Defense Lawyer Faces Senate Test as GOP Scrambles to Fill Key Seat

Executive Briefing

• Faces senators Wednesday in high-stakes AG confirmation hearing amid Republican unity concerns after Graham's death
• Blanche served as Trump's personal defense attorney before being appointed Deputy Attorney General in January
• Twenty conservative leaders urged Judiciary Chairman Grassley to swiftly confirm Blanche, citing his existing momentum
• Democrats signal strong opposition, citing Blanche's close Trump ties and questioning his independence as AG
• Republicans scramble to fill Graham's Judiciary Committee seat before the committee votes on Blanche's nomination