Chris Marquette
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Todd Blanche is 1 vote away from confirmation (opens the original)
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Todd Blanche picked up an important GOP vote Tuesday for his nomination as attorney general — Sen. John Curtis of Utah — likely leaving him just one vote shy of securing confirmation. But he won’t be able to count on the support of Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, who said in her own statement Tuesday that she had concerns about “several actions that have further eroded the [Justice] Department’s independence” and would oppose him. Collins specifically mentioned his role in a controversial IRS settl
Todd Blanche clears Judiciary Committee hurdle on party lines (opens the original)
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Todd Blanche took a major step toward confirmation as attorney general Tuesday after the Senate Judiciary Committee voted 12-10 on party lines to advance his nomination, likely setting up a final vote within days. His nomination, at risk of being withdrawn just last week, now appears to be on a glide path toward approval. Blanche has been serving as acting attorney general since April, but President Donald Trump has been intent on installing his former personal lawyer permanently. Judiciary Chai
Todd Blanche on track for confirmation after Cornyn strikes Trump settlement deal (opens the original)
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Todd Blanche took a crucial step toward confirmation as attorney general late Sunday, after Sen. John Cornyn said he had reached a deal with the Justice Department to rein in a controversial settlement agreement President Donald Trump reached with the IRS earlier this year. The pact was announced Sunday by a Cornyn spokesperson and by Blanche in a X post. Documents posted by Blanche appear to meet the Texas Republican’s demands to nullify a $1.8 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund” and to limit the
Senate Judiciary puts off vote on Todd Blanche (opens the original)
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The Senate Judiciary Committee has abandoned plans to advance Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general Thursday, according to a committee spokesperson. The decision comes as Sens. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) continue to push the Justice Department to revise a controversial settlement agreement between President Donald Trump and the IRS. A “no” vote from either senator would effectively sink Blanche’s nomination. The two senators met Wednesday with Judiciary Chair Chuck Gr
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