The nomination of Todd Blanche for the position of US attorney general faced uncertainty on Wednesday. Republican Senator John Cornyn stated he would not support the nomination unless he received written confirmation that a proposed $1.8 billion fund was no longer active. As a result, the US Senate Judiciary Committee postponed a vote that was scheduled for Thursday regarding Blanche's nomination.
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Vote on Todd Blanche's Nomination for US Attorney General Postponed
Todd Blanche's nomination for US attorney general has been postponed due to a lack of written assurances from the Department of Justice regarding a $1.8 billion fund. Senator John Cornyn indicated he would not support the nomination without this confirmation.
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