Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will face a Senate panel to be confirmed permanently in his role. His hearing follows several significant and controversial decisions he has made recently. These include investigations, indictments, and revealing the Epstein files.
Justice correspondent Ali Rogin delves into Blanche’s unusual journey to becoming the nation’s top law enforcement official. Known for her authoritative coverage, Rogin is a correspondent for the PBS NewsHour with a focus on the Supreme Court and the judicial system in the United States.
Ali Rogin has been recognized for her impactful journalism, receiving a Peabody Award in 2021 for her series on the global effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. She is also a recipient of two Edward R. Murrow Awards, acknowledging her excellence in reporting. Rogin has contributed to several teams nominated for Emmy Awards. Her work includes coverage of ISIS’s downfall in 2020, the mass shooting in Las Vegas in 2017, President Barack Obama’s 2014 inauguration, and the 2010 midterm elections.
Jonah Anderson, an Associate Producer at the PBS NewsHour, has collaborated with Rogin on various projects.