Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing to lead the Justice Department focused not on his qualifications but his loyalty to Trump as his former personal lawyer. Meanwhile, Trump notified Congress of renewed war with Iran, triggering a 60-day military action clock and raising midterm election concerns as gas prices ripple through the economy. Trump's pick for intelligence chief, Jay Clayton, refused to acknowledge 2020 election results at his confirmation hearing, raising questions about whether he'll serve the president or the country. Senators questioning Blanche's nomination concentrated on whether his years as Trump's personal lawyer means he'll serve the president over the Constitution, rather than scrutinizing his professional qualifications for the DOJ role.