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Fetterman Blocks Blanche’s AG Confirmation | Charleston News
Senator John Fetterman is blocking confirmation of Todd Blanche as acting Attorney General, sparking a Senate showdown over the DOJ’s independence. Blanche’s past role protecting Trump and his sons from tax audits has raised red flags among lawmakers, including Senator Susan Collins, who warns his appointment could further politicize the department. While President Trump champions Blanche as a “STAR” and future great AG, critics demand he sever ties to his former job as Trump’s personal lawyer. With key Republicans wavering and recess looming, the vote’s fate hangs in the balance. Listen in…
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