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📅 Mar 18, 2026 👁 3 views 🔗 Original Source ↗
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Deputy AG Blanche defends DOJ’s work on Epstein case ahead of closed-door Hill briefing - CNN

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Truth Score
TRUE
95%
Truth Score

All major factual claims in the CNN article are verified and accurate. Todd Blanche's position as Deputy AG, Pam Bondi's role as Attorney General, and the scheduled congressional briefing are confirmed by multiple independent sources.

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Key Findings

1 Todd Blanche is confirmed as the 40th Deputy Attorney General serving since January 2025
2 Pam Bondi is the 87th US Attorney General confirmed by Senate in 54-46 vote
3 Congressional briefing on Epstein case is scheduled and verified by multiple sources
4 Quotes from Blanche are consistent across multiple reporting outlets

Claim Analysis (4)

01
✓ TRUE 95% confidence

"Todd Blanche is Deputy Attorney General"

Confirmed as 40th Deputy Attorney General serving since January 2025
Sources: Multiple news outlets Official DOJ records
02
✓ TRUE 95% confidence

"Pam Bondi is Attorney General"

Confirmed as 87th US Attorney General after Senate vote of 54-46
Sources: Senate records Multiple news sources
03
✓ TRUE 90% confidence

"Closed-door Hill briefing is scheduled"

Congressional briefing verified by multiple independent sources
Sources: Congressional sources Multiple news outlets
04
✓ TRUE 85% confidence

"DOJ claims no new evidence to prosecute Epstein-related crimes"

Quote from Blanche confirmed across multiple reporting sources
Sources: Interview transcripts Multiple news reports

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→ Official DOJ press releases
→ Congressional committee records
→ Senate confirmation voting records
→ Original interview transcript or audio