Blanche's nomination may be delayed over Trump settlement concerns
A Senate vote on Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general is in doubt due to Republican Senator John Cornyn's refusal to support it, citing concerns over the Justice Department's handling of Donald Trump's tax settlement. Cornyn has demanded clearer written assurances regarding the settlement's immunity agreement and the now-removed "Anti-Weaponization Fund," which could potentially resurrect. His opposition risks blocking the nomination’s progress, amid broader scrutiny over the settlement linked to Trump's lawsuit against the IRS.
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