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In AP interview, Attorney General Todd Blanche defends his record as political pressure mounts

Attorney General Todd Blanche says in an Associated Press interview that he'll lead the Department of Justice with integrity.

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What happened In AP interview, Attorney General Todd Blanche defends his record as political pressure mounts.
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Left / center-leftIn AP interview, Attorney General Todd Blanche defends his record as political pressure mounts

The Seattle Times · Center-left · News report

CenterIn AP interview, Attorney General Todd Blanche defends his record as political pressure mounts

Washington's Top News (WTOP) · Center · News report

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The Seattle TimesNews report · Aug 28, 11:35 AM

In AP interview, Attorney General Todd Blanche defends his record as political pressure mounts

Attorney General Todd Blanche says in an Associated Press interview that he'll lead the Department of Justice with integrity.

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Washington's Top News (WTOP)News report · Aug 28, 11:17 AM

In AP interview, Attorney General Todd Blanche defends his record as political pressure mounts

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Attorney General Todd Blanche’s fidelity to President Donald Trump nearly cost him his confirmation. Now comes Blanche’s real test. Trump’s former personal atto...

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Aug 28, 11:17 AM: Washington's Top News (WTOP) joined the source map.

Aug 28, 11:35 AM: The Seattle Times joined the source map.

Now: Wording Gap is 0/99 and story health is developing · 2 sources · 2 buckets.