Blanche apologises for Epstein files 'mistakes'
During his confirmation hearing, Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche apologized for 'mistakes' regarding the handling of Epstein-related files. The hearing also scrutinized his previous role as Donald Trump's defense attorney and the potential for conflicts of interest in his new role.
Why it matters
The transparency of the Justice Department regarding sensitive historical files is a major point of public and political contention.
Figure caption, Watch: Blanche grilled over handling of Epstein files and relationship with Trump
The article provides a factual account of the testimony and the political context surrounding the nominee.
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