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Trump’s Tax Exemption Demand Stalls AG Nomination | Texas News
Trump’s pick for Attorney General, Todd Blanche, faces a major roadblock as GOP senators Cornyn and Tillis clash with the President over tax audit exemptions — Trump wants permanent immunity for himself and his family, while the senators insist it should only cover current audits. With no Republican support in sight, Blanche’s confirmation is hanging by a thread, though Trump may re-submit him after midterms if those two senators are gone. Even if he doesn’t become AG, Blanche can keep running the Justice Department as acting attorney general — because he’s already serving as deputy AG…
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