Who nominated Todd Blanche?

President Donald Trump nominated him.

Why are Republicans blocking the vote?

They are worried about a deal between Trump and the IRS.

What did President Trump threaten to do?

He said he might temporarily pull Blanche's nomination.

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Republicans Threaten to Block Blanche Nomination

First publishedJul 29, 16:36 UTC

Last updatedJul 30, 16:26 UTC · 1h ago

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Republicans Threaten to Block Blanche Nomination

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Answer

Todd Blanche's nomination to be U.S. Attorney General is at risk because Republican senators are threatening to vote against it. This delay is mainly due to demands from Senator John Cornyn regarding a settlement between President Trump and the IRS.

Reported by 2 outlets — CNBC Top News, Seattle Times. See all sources ↓

President Trump wants Todd Blanche to become the next Attorney General. However, some Republicans do not agree with this choice. A key Senate vote was put on hold because of disagreements. Senator John Cornyn asked for more guarantees about a tax deal. Because of this fight, Blanche's nomination is in danger.

Why it matters

This matters because the Attorney General is a very important job. If Blanche is not confirmed soon, it can slow down big decisions in the Justice Department.

In brief

Who nominated Todd Blanche?: President Donald Trump nominated him.
Why are Republicans blocking the vote?: They are worried about a deal between Trump and the IRS.
What did President Trump threaten to do?: He said he might temporarily pull Blanche's nomination.

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Most outlets focus on the immediate threat of the vote being delayed or blocked. Some also emphasize that President Trump is ready to withdraw the nomination if his critics do not give in.

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The nomination is currently stalled/at risk due to Republican opposition.
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Seattle TimesJul 29, 16:36Nomination at risk of delay as senator seeks assurances.
CNBC Top NewsJul 29, 16:39Key vote is delayed amid showdown with two GOP senators.
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The main reason for the block is Senator John Cornyn's demands about the Trump-IRS settlement.
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CNBC Top NewsJul 29, 16:39Cornyn questions Trump-IRS settlement concerns.
Seattle TimesJul 29, 16:36Senator seeks assurances on Trump settlement.
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President Trump is threatening to pull or delay the nomination.
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CNBC Top NewsJul 29, 16:39Trump threatens to pull the nomination until GOP holdouts leave office.

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