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Blanche’s Confirmation Stalled by Settlement Scrutiny | Spokane News
The Senate Judiciary Committee’s confirmation of Todd Blanche as Attorney General stalls as key Republicans, led by John Cornyn, demand transparency on a $1.8 billion settlement tied to Trump’s IRS lawsuit — particularly its audit immunity scope and potential reach beyond IRS and Treasury. Blanche’s handling of Epstein files also faces backlash, with survivors accusing him of dismissiveness and lack of accountability. While Cornyn pushes for changes, retiring Senator Thom Tillis sees the settlement as a distraction and believes Blanche remains committed to moving forward — potentially…
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