Democrats target Attorney General Todd Blanche with impeachment talk after midterm wins
The gist
Two House Democrats backed impeaching Attorney General Todd Blanche after Democrats won both chambers.
Raskin says Blanche could face hearings once Democrats take the Judiciary gavel in January.
How it unfolded
- Jun 3, 2026Trump said he would nominate Blanche, then leading the Justice Department in an acting role, to be attorney general.
- Jul 15, 2026At his confirmation hearing, Blanche defended the DOJ's review of Epstein-related files after Trump signed the Epstein Transparency Act.
- Nov 3, 2026Democrats won control of both the House and Senate; that day Blanche said on Fox News the DOJ had been "fighting tooth and nail" and would not stop the fight.
Key terms
- impeachment
- The process by which a legislature brings charges against an official for serious misconduct, possibly leading to removal after trial.
- Attorney General
- The chief law enforcement officer of a government, heading its justice department and serving as its top legal advisor.
- Judiciary gavel
- Standing committees of the U.S. House of Representatives that oversee the justice system and government operations.
Source: Wikipedia