Trump vows to retain acting AG

U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that if the Senate does not approve Todd Blanche's nomination for the position of Attorney General, the latter will remain in his current role on an interim basis. Trump will then push for the passage of a bill aimed at combating the politicization of government institutions, particularly a $1.8 billion fund whose approval has been halted. The nomination obstruction comes from two Republican senators, John Cornyn and Talis, who have demanded written assurances that the fund—criticized and dismissed by Trump as fictitious—will not be created. The vote on the nomination is expected to take place on Tuesday, with the possibility that Blanche will serve out his current term without final approval if opposing factions persist.

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