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Blanche Attorney General Nomination Faces Senate Republican Holdups

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.

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Todd Blanche’s Loyalty to Trump Is Putting His Attorney General Confirmation at Risk NYTimes – US
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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.

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Todd Blanche’s Loyalty to Trump Is Putting His Attorney General Confirmation at RiskNYTimes – US
NYT

Todd Blanche’s Loyalty to Trump Is Putting His Attorney General Confirmation at Risk

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.

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NPR

Trump says he may pull Todd Blanche's nomination to circumvent GOP holdouts

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.

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TIME

Trump Says He Has ‘No Objection’ to Withdrawing Todd Blanche’s Nomination