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Blanche Nomination in Jeopardy | Spokane News
Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination is in serious jeopardy after a confirmation vote was canceled, with President Trump now considering withdrawing his name — all due to pressure from two Republican senators threatening to block him unless the Justice Department drops a $1.8 billion settlement fund and curtails tax audit immunity for Trump and his family. With both senators in their final terms and the Senate heading into recess, the nomination’s fate hangs in the balance as Republicans face a tough choice between Trump’s base and moderate voters, while the Judiciary Committee…
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