The two-day hearing will see Sessions giving testimony on Tuesday, followed by statements from witnesses who support and oppose his nomination coming on Wednesday.

Look for Democrats to grill Sessions on his views on civil rights and race.

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Prosecutor Skandalakis has previously suggested that pursuing criminal charges against President Donald Trump may not be feasible until after he leaves office in 2029. (Craig Hudson/Politico/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

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