Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is poised to clear a crucial hurdle Tuesday morning after two Republican holdouts announced Monday that they would support advancing his nomination to lead the Justice Department permanently. Sens. John Cornyn (R-TX) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) said Monday that they would vote for Blanche during the Senate Judiciary…
Blanche, one of Trump’s most trusted legal aides, confirmed in writing that $1.8bn slush fund for president’s allies was deadThe US Senate judiciary committee voted along party lines to advance Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general after he confirmed in writing that a planned $1.8bn slush fund for Donald Trump’s allies was dead. Experts say,…
Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee voted to advance acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's nomination to serve in the role permanently. NBC News' Scott Wong and Gabe Gutierrez have details on what senators had to say in support or opposition of the nomination and when it will face a full Senate vote.
Todd Blanche’s nomination now advances to the Senate floor, where it was not immediately clear whether he would be confirmed given that he can afford to lose only two senators on a party-line vote.
The Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to vote Tuesday on Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general after Blanche assuaged concerns from two Republican senators.
President Donald Trump's attorneys continue to fight in court against a judicial order that said the settlement deal is legally baseless.
The Senate Judiciary Committee debates the nomination of Todd Blanche to become Attorney General of the United States on Tuesday, August 4. The post Watch Live: Senate Judiciary Debates Todd Blanche Nomination for Attorney General appeared first on Breitbart.
Trump’s AG Nominee Clears Major Hurdle In Confirmation Bid
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 12-10 to send Blanche's confirmation to a full chamber vote.
The Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday advanced the nomination of Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general, clearing the way for a vote on the Senate floor after Blanche reached a deal with two GOP holdouts on the $1.776 billion “anti-weaponization” fund. Sens. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), who are both exiting Congress…
