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EPISODE · Jul 18, 2026 · 6 MIN

Blanche now meeting Epstein survivors while trying to get confirmed is 'insulting' - Oversight Rep.

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Democratic Representative James Wakenshaw of Virginia, who sits on the House Oversight Committee, called acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's meeting with Jeffrey Epstein survivors "insulting" because it only occurred after a U.S. Senator leveraged Blanche's confirmation vote to force the sit-down. Republican Senator Thom Tillis declared he would withhold his crucial vote from the Senate Judiciary Committee until Blanche met with the survivors. Without Tillis, Blanche's confirmation path would stall.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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