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Blanche Nears Confirmation After IRS Settlement Clarification | Eau Claire News
Acting AG Todd Blanche is one step away from confirmation after the Senate Judiciary Committee voted along party lines to move his nomination forward — a breakthrough after Republican holdouts demanded assurances about a controversial IRS settlement fund. Blanche clarified Sunday that no such fund exists, and the Justice Department confirmed Trump and family are only immune from audits related to existing claims — not future ones. Democrats remain unconvinced, arguing the fund could resurface or be replaced by other mechanisms. With the full Senate poised to vote soon, Blanche’s confirmation…
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