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Blanche Nomination Stalls Over Weaponization Fund | Salt Lake City News
Trump’s frustration with Senators Cornyn and Tillis is boiling over as he considers pulling Todd Blanche from the AG nomination—temporarily, at least—until those two senators are out of office. The holdup? A $1.8 billion “weaponization fund” Blanche can’t guarantee won’t be revived, plus concerns over a tax audit deal that could shield Trump and allies from IRS scrutiny. The senators met privately with Blanche, hoping to break the logjam, but no resolution yet. The Judiciary Committee has delayed voting, leaving Blanche still acting as AG while the drama unfolds. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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