Trump's AG pick gains support after GOP rebels fall in line

Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis have agreed to support President Trump’s nomination of Todd Blanche as Attorney General after securing commitments that the nearly $2 billion anti-weaponization fund would be terminated and that audit immunity would be limited to Trump and his family. Their support comes amidst prior resistance and Trump’s threats to withdraw Blanche’s nomination if obstacles persisted. The Senate Judiciary Committee is now scheduled to vote on Blanche’s confirmation shortly before the August recess.

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