Geopolitics · 19 days ago
Senate panel advances Todd Blanche nomination
🇺🇸 UNITED STATES — The Senate Judiciary Committee has approved Todd Blanche for U.S. Attorney General following negotiations with key Republican holdouts. Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis dropped their opposition after receiving assurances regarding the department's future direction. The nomination now moves to a full Senate vote to confirm the former Trump lawyer for the cabinet position.
First reported by aljazeera.com · developing for 26 days · 20 sourcesscmp.comTrump's former lawyer advances in attorney general bid after deal with Republican holdoutsindependent.co.uk'He is about Trump and not the truth': Senator lays bare what Americans can expect from Todd Blanche as attorney generalaljazeera.comRepublicans clear Todd Blanche for top US Justice Department rolelatimes.comBlanche's attorney general nomination now faces full Senate votecnn.comTodd Blanche advances toward confirmation, paving way for reenergized Justice Department investigationsnbcnews.comSenate Republicans to advance Todd Blanche nomination after 'anti-weaponization' fund holduparabnews.comGOP holdouts say they will back Blanche's attorney general nomination after striking deal over fundcnbc.comSenate appears ready to advance Blanche after Cornyn strikes dealcbsnews.comTrump poses ultimatum on Blanche, will push for "anti-weaponization fund" if AG not confirmedtime.comTrump Administration Amps Up Pressure On Senate To Confirm Todd Blanche As Attorney Generaltheglobeandmail.comTrump threatens to pull Todd Blanche's nomination for U.S. Attorney-General as Senate standoff escalatesnpr.orgTrump says he 'may' pull Blanche AG nomination temporarilyaa.com.trTrump reaffirms support for Blanche to be attorney general, threatens to pull nomination+7 more outlets
Why it matters
The appointment of a key legal ally to the nation's top law enforcement role represents a major shift in Justice Department oversight.
Context
Todd Blanche previously served as a lead attorney for Donald Trump during high-profile legal defense cases.