Blanche to meet with Epstein survivors after Tillis ultimatum
The confirmation hearings for Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche included testimony from Jeffrey Epstein survivors. Sen. Thom Tillis stated he would not support Blanche's confirmation until he meets with these survivors. (sources: thehill, nbcnews, cbsnews, rollcall, npr)
During the confirmation hearings for Todd Blanche, survivors of Jeffrey Epstein shared their experiences and concerns. Sen. Cory Booker expressed opposition to Blanche's confirmation based on his comments regarding Ghislaine Maxwell's safety.
- Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein testified at the confirmation hearings for Todd Blanche.
- Sen. Thom Tillis indicated he would withhold support for Blanche until he meets with the survivors.
- Dani Bensky, an Epstein survivor, highlighted issues of privacy and job loss during her testimony.
- Sen. Cory Booker criticized Blanche's remarks about Maxwell's safety.
Why it matters
The outcome of Blanche's confirmation could impact the Justice Department's approach to cases involving sexual abuse and trafficking.
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6 bills on this issue are moving right now — and the most active one is S1049: Preventing Child Trafficking Act of 2025.
S1049 · 119th Congress
Preventing Child Trafficking Act of 2025
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What S1049 actually does
This story is about Blanche to meet with Epstein survivors after Tillis ultimatum. This bill would require DOJ and HHS to keep implementing GAO anti-trafficking recommendations.
If passed, it would:
- Require DOJ and HHS to keep implementing GAO anti-trafficking recommendations • Require a report to Congress within 180 days on implementation steps.
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This story is about Blanche to meet with Epstein survivors after Tillis ultimatum. This bill would require Treasury to produce Epstein-related suspicious activity reports and related reports to Congress.
If passed, it would
- Require Treasury to produce Epstein-related suspicious activity reports and related reports to Congress • Expand congressional visibility into possible financial enablers and institutions tied to Epstein’s network.
This story is about Blanche to meet with Epstein survivors after Tillis ultimatum. This bill would amend federal law on additional assessments imposed on certain convicted non-indigent offenders.
If passed, it would
- Amend federal law on additional assessments imposed on certain convicted non-indigent offenders • Help sustain funding streams associated with justice for trafficking victims.
This story is about Blanche to meet with Epstein survivors after Tillis ultimatum. This bill would amend federal criminal provisions on kidnapping, sexual abuse, and illicit sexual conduct involving minors.
If passed, it would
- Amend federal criminal provisions on kidnapping, sexual abuse, and illicit sexual conduct involving minors • Tighten the federal enforcement framework for child-exploitation offenses.
This story is about Blanche to meet with Epstein survivors after Tillis ultimatum. This bill would direct the Attorney General to make Epstein-related documents public.
If passed, it would
- Direct the Attorney General to make Epstein-related documents public • Reinforce pressure for fuller DOJ disclosure and oversight.
This story is about Blanche to meet with Epstein survivors after Tillis ultimatum. This bill would reauthorize anti-trafficking programs through FY2029 and create a new HHS program to help victims reintegrate.
If passed, it would
- Reauthorize anti-trafficking programs through FY2029 and create a new HHS program to help victims reintegrate • Update parts of the federal anti-trafficking framework, including international prevention and reporting tools.
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