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Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) has not changed his mind on Todd Blanche.
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Also, Fauci invokes the Fifth Amendment. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.
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Cornyn's warning comes ahead of a critical vote on Blanche's nomination this Thursday, where Cornyn's opposition could sink the process.
Several high-profile Trump administration nominees face committee votes in the coming weeks that will show whether outgoing GOP senators are willing to buck the administration — or at least exert some leverage. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) director nominee Erica Schwartz and attorney general nominee Todd Blanche received a tepid reception at their [...]
The Democrats trying to sink Blanche's nomination vigorously supported Obama's fixer and 'wingman,' Attorney General Eric Holder.
The acting attorney general will testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee, whose members will vote after the question-and-answering sessions whether to recommend to "advance" his nomination for a final, full chamber vote.
The Senate held a confirmation hearing to examine the nomination of Todd Blanche as attorney general Wednesday. Senators grilled Blanche over the Epstein files, his personal ties to Trump and more. The hearing adjourned after five hours and will continue for a second day Thursday morning. #toddblanche #attorneygeneral #trump
Todd Blanche remained composed throughout the hours-long hearing, but faced several testy moments during questioning as he seeks to win the support of all Republican senators on the committee.
Todd Blanche testifies at a Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing for the post of attorney general in full capacity.
Acting attorney general Todd Blanche’s decision to grant President Trump protection from I.R.S. audits is set to be a central issue in his confirmation hearing on Wednesday.