Senate Judiciary Committee advances Blanche's nomination for attorney general
Blanche won backing after giving senators written assurances that the $1.8 billion fund would not be revived and future IRS audits would stay protected.
- On Tuesday, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted 12-10 to advance Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's nomination, clearing a key procedural hurdle for a confirmation vote before the full Senate.
- The committee's support followed a weekend deal between Blanche and Republican Senators John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina, who had threatened to block confirmation over the nearly $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund.'
- After days of negotiations, Blanche issued an order Sunday evening confirming 'beyond any doubt, that there is no Fund,' while clarifying that tax audit immunity for President Donald Trump applies only to open claims.
- Democrats expressed skepticism, noting the fund 'can easily be revived with a new order' after confirmation, and the current order fails to stop the Justice Department from compensating allies through other established processes.
- Critics continue to scrutinize Blanche's independence from the White House, citing his pursuit of political opponents, the indictment of former FBI director James Comey, and the agency's handling of files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
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Blanche clears crucial vote, paving way for confirmation as AG
WASHINGTON — Todd Blanche, whose role in a much-criticized deal to resolve President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the IRS nearly scuttled his confirmation as attorney general, cleared a crucial hurdle Tuesday after the Senate Judiciary Committee narrowly approved his nomination. The post Blanche clears crucial vote, paving way for confirmation as AG appeared first on West Hawaii Today.
Blanche clears key nomination hurdle after deal wins senators’ vote
WASHINGTON — Todd Blanche cleared a major hurdle on Tuesday on his path to nomination for U.S. attorney general, as Republicans voted to advance him out of committee on a party-line vote. But questions persist about a deal he said would end President Donald Trump’s “anti-weaponization” fund and narrow an agreement giving Trump immunity from audits of past tax returns. The post Blanche clears key nomination hurdle after deal wins senators’ vote a…
Todd Blanche, former personal lawyer to United States President Donald Trump, took an important step towards becoming the top US law enforcement official on Tuesday when a Senate committee approved his nomination to lead the Justice Department.
The judicial committee of the Senate has validated the candidacy of Donald Trump's former lawyer, paving the way for definitive confirmation despite the strong criticisms of the Democratic opposition.
News Wrap: Blanche nomination clears Judiciary Committee
In our news wrap Tuesday, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is a step closer to securing the job permanently after the Senate Judiciary Committee narrowly approved his nomination, civil rights groups are demanding answers after a man from El Salvador died in ICE custody and Iran and Oman are reportedly nearing a potential deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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