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Blanche’s Confirmation Hangs in Balance | Dayton News
Senator John Cornyn is holding off on confirming Todd Blanche as Attorney General, citing lingering concerns not yet disclosed. Blanche faced tough questioning after testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee, where he defended his qualifications for the permanent role. The discussion also touched on the controversial IRS deal that spared Trump’s tax returns from audit — a move tied to a previously dropped $10 billion lawsuit — and the now-cancelled “anti-weaponization fund” Blanche’s DOJ had proposed to help victims of government overreach. When Cornyn asked if Trump could sue to…
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