# Senator Presses for Scrutiny of Blanche’s Role in Spiking Clemency Inquiry

- Published: 2026-07-15T17:30:53Z
- Updated: 2026-07-16T05:46:47Z
- Section: U.S.
- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/15/us/politics/blumenthal-blanche-trump-clemency.html
- Tags: The New York Times · U.S.
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During his confirmation hearing, the acting attorney general refused to discuss the termination of an investigation into a commutation issued by President Trump.

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