Senate Committee Postpones Vote on Todd Blanche’s Nomination as Attorney General

Senate Committee Postpones Vote on Todd Blanche’s Nomination as Attorney General

The Senate Judiciary Committee postponed a vote on Todd Blanche's nomination as US Attorney General after Republican senators withheld support. The senators, led by John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, expressed concerns about President Trump's IRS settlement and demanded written assurances about the deal's scope and implications. The committee will revisit the nomination in the coming weeks. The delay is a setback for the Trump administration's efforts to nominate Blanche as the new US Attorney General. The nomination had been expected to advance to the full Senate for a vote. The postponement highlights the ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and Republican senators over key appointments.