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Senate Panel Delays Blanche AG Vote Over DOJ Assurances

Senate Judiciary delayed Todd Blanche’s attorney general vote, putting DOJ leadership and public money at stake

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The Senate Judiciary Committee delayed Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination vote after two Republicans sought written DOJ assurances about a proposed $1.776 billion Trump-IRS settlement.

  1. Frame 1Senate Judiciary delayed Todd Blanche’s attorney general vote, putting DOJ leadership and public money at stake.
  2. Frame 2The postponed committee markup stops the nomination before it can reach the full Senate.
  3. Frame 3John Cornyn and Thom Tillis want written answers about a proposed $1.776 billion settlement.
  4. Frame 4Chair Chuck Grassley said the pause gives senators time to secure enough support.
  5. Frame 5The delay keeps Justice Department leadership questions open while other nominees move.
  6. Frame 6A rescheduled committee vote depends on enough support to advance the nomination.
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Jul 30, 9:35 AM EDT
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