Todd Blanche's attorney general bid reaches confirmation vote but questions linger about DOJ fund
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NBC News' Scott Wong and Gabe Gutierrez have details on what senators had to say in support or opposition of the nomination and when it will face a full Senate vote.
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Trump's AG pick survives — for now — as Republicans question if White House deal will hold.
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Cory Booker laid into Todd Blanche ahead of the Senate Judiciary Committee's confirmation vote on his attorney general bid, saying, "We will rue the day that we let this man have this much power under such a corrupt president.
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Senate panel expected to advance Blanche's attorney general nomination after deal with GOP holdouts AP NewsStill some drama left in Todd Blanche's confirmation fight politico.comAs Blanche's path to confirmation is cleared, Trump's tax audit immunity remains in place AP NewsSenate panel expected to advance Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination 10tv.comThe legal loophole that could revive the Trump administration's ‘anti-weaponization' fund NBC News
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**Summary:** The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general, with some Republicans questioning whether a deal with holdouts will hold and concerns about the Department of Justice fund persist. **Why It Matters:** This development highlights ongoing political maneuvering around Blanche's confirmation process, which remains contentious due to questions
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