Former White House aide, testified on January 6
The Senate faces a narrowed path for Todd Blanche as Collins’s opposition narrows the GOP margin and keeps two undecideds in play. With McConnell absent and others undecided, Blanche’s confirmation remains uncertain as negotiations over fund termination and audit protections evolve.
A grand jury in Washington has rejected prosecutors’ bid to indict Cassidy Hutchinson, a former White House aide, in connection with her 2022 congressional testimony about Jan. 6. The move signals continued challenges for the DOJ in politically sensitive cases ahead of midterm elections.