WATCH: Former DOJ official Elizabeth Oyer makes opening statement in Blanche confirmation hearing [zvOAQ4GvPzh]
Elizabeth Oyer, former Department of Justice pardon attorney, made her opening statement on the second day of confirmation hearings for U.S. attorney general nominee Todd Blanche before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Blanche, President Donald Trump’s former defense attorney, stepped into the role of acting attorney general after Pam Bondi was fired in early April. Watch PBS News for daily, breaking and live news, plus special coverage. We are home to PBS News Hour, ranked the most credible and objective TV news show. Newsletters: PBS News podcasts: Stream your PBS favorites with the PBS app: Find more from PBS News at Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Follow us: TikTok: X: Instagram: Facebook: