Trump AG pick Blanche stalled as key Republicans refuse to budge

Republican Senators John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina requested written proposals to modify a Trump IRS settlement before proceeding with Todd Blanche's confirmation vote for Attorney General. Blanche's confirmation hearing had been scheduled but was delayed pending the senators' demands. Cornyn and Tillis did not specify a timeline for when they would review the proposals or advance the vote.

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