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Todd Blanche’s approach has collided with the jury-of-two reality in the Senate that has, thus far, kept him from the prize he covets: the stability and status conferred by a Senate confirmation.
President Donald Trump said he has no objection to withdrawing Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general and may delay it until January, when he expects an easier Senate path. Two Republican senators are withholding support, and the Senate has delayed a vote amid a disputed Justice Department settlement involving Trump allies. Blanche's confirmation remains stalled.
NYTimes – US Todd Blanche’s approach has collided with the jury-of-two reality in the Senate that has, thus far, kept him from the prize he covets: the stability and status conferred by a Senate confirmation.
NYTimes – US Todd Blanche’s approach has collided with the jury-of-two reality in the Senate that has, thus far, kept him from the prize he covets: the stability and status conferred by a Senate confirmation.
President Trump says he's willing to hold his nomination of Attorney General Todd Blanche until January, when he says he'll have an easier political calculation in the Senate.
NYTimes – US Donald Trump Jr. and his wife Bettina Anderson confirmed that Russian businessman Umar Kremlev, described as an oligarch close to Vladimir Putin, partially paid for festivities following their recent wedding. The three-day celebration took place across two private islands in the Bahamas. Reports say the payments totaled hundreds of thousands of dollars.
BBC News – World Legendary costume and fashion designer Bob Mackie has died aged 87. Known as the "Sultan of Sequins," Mackie created iconic, flamboyant outfits for stars including Cher, Tina Turner, Sir Elton John, Miley Cyrus and Sabrina Carpenter. He won nine Emmy Awards, a Tony Award and received three Oscar nominations. Celebrities led tributes following his death.
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards took place, with Widow’s Bay dominating the ceremony and The Pitt, Hacks and Pluribus winning other major categories, according to the Guardian’s full winners list.
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