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Republican senator says Blanche must meet Epstein's accusers to earn his vote for attorney general
By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 16, 2026
· 4 min read
A Republican senator whose support will be necessary to advance Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general said Thursday that Blanche must meet with accusers of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to earn his vote. Sen. Thom Tillis' had indicated during Blanche's confirmation hearing on We...
Key takeaway Thom Tillis' had indicated during Blanche's confirmation hearing on Wednesday that he was leaning toward backing the acting attorney general's nomination.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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