Uncertainty shrouds Blanche’s nomination to be Trump’s next attorney general as key Republicans postpone vote – live

Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis had demanded further assurances about the settlement of Trump’s lawsuit against the Internal Revenue ServiceSign up for the US Breaking News emailSheldon Whitehouse, a Democratic senator from Rhode Island, commented on X about the Republicans scrapping the planned committee vote for Todd Blanche’s confirmation for attorney general.The IRS “slush fund” – and whether it is actually not happening – is a reportedly a central issue for two Republicans who would be needed to confirm Blanche. Continue reading...