WATCH LIVE: Todd Blanche faces Senate Judiciary Committee vote
The Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to vote on Tuesday morning to approve Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general, advancing it to the full Senate for a final decision.The confirmation process resumed after two Republican senators, John Cornyn and thom Tillis, reached an agreement with the Department of Justice. Blanche’s nomination was previously at risk due to opposition related to the Department of Justice’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund, which had caused controversy and concerns. President Donald trump had warned he might withdraw his support if Cornyn and Tillis did not back the nomination. The committee’s meeting begins at 9 a.m., and additional related stories include Senate hearings and discussions over other political issues.
The Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a vote Tuesday morning to advance Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general to the full Senate for a final confirmation vote.
The acting attorney general is proceeding in the confirmation process after two Republican holdouts, Sens. John Cornyn (R-TX) and Thom Tillis (R-NC), reached a deal with the Department of Justice.
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Blanche’s nomination was at risk last week when President Donald Trump threatened to withdraw his pick if Cornyn and Tillis didn’t back the nominee for the full-time attorney general role. The DOJ’s controversial $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund was the reason that Blanche’s nomination was in peril.
The committee is scheduled to start voting at 9 a.m. Tuesday.
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