President Donald Trump faced a setback as a Senate Judiciary Committee vote on his nominee for Attorney General, Todd Blanche, was postponed. Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, who are both leaving office in January, blocked the vote, citing concerns over a $1.776 billion fund related to Trump. They requested written assurances from the Department of Justice regarding the fund's status, which Blanche has not yet provided. Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley announced the postponement after discussions with Cornyn and Tillis. A DOJ spokesperson stated that the department has been in regular communication with committee members. Cornyn expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of written commitments from the DOJ, while Trump downplayed the situation, suggesting that Cornyn's actions may be related to his previous primary defeat.
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Vote on Attorney General Nominee Todd Blanche Postponed by Senate Republicans
The Senate Judiciary Committee postponed a vote on Todd Blanche's nomination as Attorney General due to concerns raised by Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis regarding a fund associated with Trump. The senators are seeking written assurances from the DOJ about the fund's status, which has not been provided. Trump commented on the situation, suggesting that Cornyn's actions may stem from personal grievances.
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Vote on Attorney General Nominee Todd Blanche Postponed by Senate Republicans