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DOJ’s Epstein Defense Just Backfired in Court (w/ Andrew Weissmann) | Illegal News

2026-07-09 News & Politics
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Andrew Weissmann joins Sarah Longwell to discuss a big week in legal news: DOJ's stunning concession in a reporter's lawsuit over the Epstein files, the questions senators must make Todd Blanche answer at his confirmation hearing, and the Trump-appointed judge who torched DOJ's demand for the names of every 2020 election worker in Fulton County. Plus: the DOJ letter that signals a plan to challenge the 2026 midterms, and the Supreme Court's surprising ruling on your phone's location data. Reining in a Rogue Supreme Court by Norman Ornstein https://www.contrariannews.org/p/reining-in-a-rogue-supreme-court Be your own boss. No dress code, no commute, no Steve from accounting. Free trial at https://shopify.com/illegalnews  Head to https://FactorMeals.com/ILLEGALNEWS50OFF and use code illegalnews50off to get 50 percent off and free daily greens per box, with new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. Become a Bulwark Youtube Plus Member here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG4Hp1KbGw4e02N7FpPXDgQ/join

Top Comments (10)

@anitafrullani8724 2026-07-10

Why are no Bar Associations revoking Todd Blanche’s law license?

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@GB-TX 2026-07-10

I need Andrew and Liz Oyer to do a full-throttle cross examination boot-camp for Senators dedicated to Blanche's confirmation hearing.

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@deborahmccracken3339 2026-07-09

Thank goodness for the growing independent journalists. We can no longer trust established, legacy news sources anymore.

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@virginiatyree6705 2026-07-09

It's nice to see joy and have a few laughs, in addition to geeat information. Thank you.

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@jeanwolf3315 2026-07-10

Andrew is "wicked smart" - love him - from Massachusetts.

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@judithpayne4850 2026-07-09

I thought you couldn't top George Conway but with apologies to George you have. Not only is Andrew informative but he's hilarious as well!

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@Giamilton 2026-07-10

I'd like to know why we don't ask Todd Blanche if.he willing to give up his attorney-client privilege with Donald Trump if he's appointed the AG. Because as it stands, he is required under bar ethics and law to honor attorney client privilege even if he is no longer his personal attorney. Seems like a huge conflict of interest.

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@msdanielle430 2026-07-09

It's a perfect symbol for Dump and his lackeys consistently destroying any joy that Americans and the rest of the world have

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@MD-do5ly 2026-07-10

I love Andrew Weissmann where ever I can find him on the internet, but nowhere as much as when he's with Sarah. I love the stories and diversions!

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@jackiemcdaniels5965 2026-07-10

I love the Bulwark version of Andrew.

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