Senate Judiciary Committee Postpones Vote on Todd Blanche's Nomination as Attorney General

The nomination of Todd Blanche to be President Donald Trump's permanent attorney general has been postponed by the Senate Judiciary Committee. The committee was scheduled to vote on Thursday, but Republican Senators John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina withheld their support, leading to the delay. President Trump indicated he might withdraw Blanche's nomination temporarily if the senators do not support it. Cornyn and Tillis are seeking changes to Trump's IRS settlement, specifically the elimination of the anti-weaponization fund and a narrowing of audit immunity for Trump and his associates. The senators have been in discussions with the Justice Department but have not reached an agreement. The committee's next opportunity to vote on Blanche's nomination could be as early as next week, but complications could push confirmation to September. Blanche currently serves as the acting attorney general, and his confirmation remains uncertain as other GOP senators express concerns about the nomination. The situation reflects ongoing tensions within the Republican Party regarding Trump's influence and the administration's handling of key issues.