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Blanche’s Confirmation Hangs in Balance | Burlington News
Acting AG Todd Blanche is one step away from confirmation after the Senate Judiciary Committee cleared his nomination — but not without drama. Republicans held up the vote over fears of a Trump-backed fund for politically targeted allies, demanding written assurances it wouldn’t happen. Blanche responded with an order denying its existence, yet critics argue he hasn’t fully shed his role as Trump’s personal lawyer. Now, the full Senate faces a tight vote: Blanche needs just two Republican votes to survive, complicated by Mitch McConnell’s hospitalization. Democrats remain wary, insisting…
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