# Senate Republicans delay Todd Blanche confirmation

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Podcast: [The 11th Hour with Ali Velshi](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-11th-hour-with-stephanie-ruhle-1127868)
Published: 2026-08-01T04:41:18+00:00
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## Resource

President Trump floats delaying Todd Blanche's nomination for Attorney General past the midterms. Mimi Rocah, Anthony Coley, Francesca Hong, and Arash Azizi all join the 11th Hour with Ali Velshi.

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