Trump's AG pick survives — for now — as Republicans question if White House deal will hold

Todd Blanche, President Trump's nominee for Attorney General, advanced through a Senate Judiciary Committee vote on the condition of an agreement with Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn. The arrangement included commitments regarding his independence as Attorney General, according to reporting from the committee proceedings. Senate Republicans remain divided on whether the deal will hold through a full chamber confirmation vote.

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