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Epstein survivor Dani Bensky reacts to Senate panel advancing Todd Blanche for AG

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Epstein survivor Dani Bensky reacts to Senate panel advancing Todd Blanche for AG

Aug 4, 2026

The MS NOW segment featured correspondent Michael Schmelzer interviewing Epstein survivor Dani Bensky immediately after the Senate Judiciary Committee's 12-10 party-line vote advancing Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general. Bensky expressed disappointment in Sen. John Cornyn's vote, called for meetings with Sens. Murkowski, Collins, and Cassidy ahead of the full Senate vote, and criticized the DOJ for releasing unredacted nude photos and victim information from Epstein files. The panel then discussed broader implications with hosts and analysts, focusing on Blanche's loyalty to Trump, the now-rescinded $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund," a tax immunity agreement, and potential erosion of DOJ credibility. Sourcing mixed named survivor testimony, committee proceedings, and anonymous White House officials; guests included former prosecutors critical of the administration.

Source: MS NOW

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Cornyn defends Blanche assurances on Trump IRS settlement, Epstein survivors after vote clearance

Aug 4, 2026

The segment featured Sen. John Cornyn explaining his support for advancing Todd Blanche's Attorney General nomination after receiving written assurances that the controversial Anti-Weaponization Fund from the Trump v. IRS settlement is 'dead' and that audit protections for the Trump family are limited to past claims and parties only. Cornyn addressed frustrations from Epstein survivors who met with Blanche, calling their experience a tragedy but saying a 'no' vote wouldn't help them. The panel then dissected the non-binding nature of Blanche's memos, potential court challenges, and sway over moderate GOP senators like Collins and Murkowski on Epstein handling and abortion-related comments.

Source: MS NOW