Blanche Nomination Delayed

GOP senators are withholding support over a DOJ fund, stalling Todd Blanche's confirmation.

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GOP holdouts force Senate panel to postpone vote on Blanche’s nomination

Todd Blanche AG nomination vote by Senate Judiciary postponed amid Trump-IRS settlement concerns

JUST IN: Senate Judiciary Committee Postpones Key Vote to Advance Todd Blanche AG Nomination as Cornyn and Tillis Make Demands * The Gateway Pundit * by Cristina Laila

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The Senate Judiciary Committee postponed its planned Thursday vote on Todd Blanche’s nomination to become U.S. attorney general, stalling a key step toward confirming President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer as permanent Justice Department chief. Republican Sens. John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina withheld support, and either senator’s opposition could block the nomination in committee. Cornyn demanded written assurances killing a $1.8 billion DOJ anti-weaponization fund tied to Trump’s IRS settlement. He also canceled a Wednesday meeting with Blanche after saying DOJ’s proposal was inadequate.

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Todd Blanche’s confirmation is at risk because the Justice Department has not satisfied Republican demands over the Trump-IRS settlement. The unresolved fight over slush-fund money, audit immunity, and settlement language is driving canceled meetings, withheld support, and pressure for formal concessions.