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Todd Blanche’s Loyalty to Trump Is Putting His Attorney General Confirmation at Risk

First publishedJul 30, 19:27 UTC
Last updatedAug 1, 19:19 UTC · 1d ago
11 outletTexas Tribune33 outletsThe Hill, CBS News44 outletsCBS News, NBC News11 outletNBC News22 outletsCBS News, The Hill33 outletsCBS News, Fox News Latest11 outletThe Guardian US22 outletsFox News Latest, The Hill33 outletsNYT US, NBC News
Texas Tribune7Trump says he may pull Blanche’s attorney general nomination until Cornyn leaves officeOpen ↗The Hill7Cornyn, Tillis become fighting faces of quiet Republican concerns over BlancheOpen ↗The Hill7Senate 'YOLO Caucus' bucks Trump on Blanche: What to knowOpen ↗CBS News8Cornyn and Tillis meet with Blanche amid hold on attorney general nominationOpen ↗CBS News8Democratic, Republican strategists unpack stalled Blanche nomination, Michigan Senate race and moreOpen ↗CBS News8Trump says he might pull Todd Blanche's AG nomination until Cornyn and Tillis leave officeOpen ↗NBC News8Trump threatens to withdraw Blanche nominationOpen ↗CBS News8Trump suggests he may pause Blanche's confirmation amid GOP pushbackOpen ↗NBC News8Trump Weighs Pulling Todd Blanche Nomination Amid Vote DelayOpen ↗CBS News8Why Trump says he may pull his Todd Blanche attorney general nominationOpen ↗The Hill7Senate Republican warns Trump against delaying Blanche nomination: 'This place could be very different'Open ↗CBS News8Cornyn and Tillis react to Trump saying he may pull Blanche's attorney general nominationOpen ↗Fox News Latest6Trump unloads on Cornyn, ties AG nomination fight to bitter Texas primaryOpen ↗CBS News8Trump may pull Blanche attorney general nomination for now as key Republicans withhold supportOpen ↗The Guardian US8Trump defends $1.8bn slush fund that is holding up Todd Blanche confirmationOpen ↗Fox News Latest6Critics rage at rogue red-state senators for blocking Todd Blanche after backing Biden's pickOpen ↗The Hill7Trump: 'I don't really blame' Cornyn for holding up Blanche confirmationOpen ↗NYT US9Todd Blanche’s Loyalty to Trump Is Putting His Attorney General Confirmation at RiskOpen ↗NBC News8Trump defends ‘anti-weaponization’ fund, further complicating Blanche nominationOpen ↗NYT US9Trump Escalates Feud With Senate Over BlancheOpen ↗
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President Trump may withdraw the nomination of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche due to opposition from Republican senators.

Reported by 20 outlets — NYT US, NBC News, The Guardian US, CBS News, The Hill, and 2 more. See all sources ↓

President Trump's nominee for Attorney General, Todd Blanche, is having trouble getting confirmed. Two Republican senators, John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, are opposing his nomination. They want a written guarantee that a proposed Justice Department fund is dead.

Why it matters

This is important because it shows the challenges President Trump's nominees face in the Senate. It also affects the future of the Justice Department and its policies.

In brief
Who is opposing Todd Blanche's nomination?
Republican senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis.
What do Cornyn and Tillis want?
A written guarantee that a proposed Justice Department fund is dead.
Why is President Trump considering withdrawing Blanche's nomination?
Because of opposition from Cornyn and Tillis.
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How outlets are framing the same story

These are the main editorial angles found across reporting. Use them to quickly compare what different outlets emphasize, omit, or question.

The outlets frame the story as a challenge to President Trump's nominee, with some focusing on the opposition from Republican senators and others on the potential consequences for the Justice Department.

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    1Angle
    Scouting report

    President Trump's nominee faces opposition from Republican senators.

    Sources3
    TypeAngle
    The HillReports on Cornyn and Tillis's opposition.
    CBS NewsHighlights the opposition from Cornyn and Tillis.
    Texas TribuneMentions Cornyn's role in opposing Blanche's nomination.
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    2Angle
    Scouting report

    President Trump defends the proposed Justice Department fund.

    Sources2
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    The Guardian USReports on Trump's defense of the fund.
    The HillMentions Trump's defense of the fund.
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    Scouting report

    President Trump may withdraw Blanche's nomination due to opposition from Cornyn and Tillis.

    Sources2
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    CBS NewsReports on Trump's consideration of withdrawing Blanche's nomination.
    Fox News LatestMentions Trump's threat to withdraw Blanche's nomination.
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