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Trump Cares More About His Slush Fund Than Todd Blanche

First publishedJul 30, 22:00 UTC
Last updatedAug 2, 20:34 UTC · 13m ago
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Todd Blanche's nomination to be US Attorney General has stalled due to concerns from Republican senators. Trump is now threatening to pull Blanche's nomination. The Senate was set to vote on Thursday.

Reported by 4 outlets — NPR Politics, The Atlantic, TIME, Vox. See all sources ↓

Todd Blanche was nominated to be US Attorney General. However, his nomination is in trouble. Republican senators are concerned about a settlement between Trump and the IRS.

Why it matters

This story matters because it shows the challenges Trump's nominees face in the Senate. It also highlights the importance of the Attorney General position.

In brief
Who is Todd Blanche?
Todd Blanche is Trump's nominee for US Attorney General.
Why is Blanche's nomination in trouble?
Blanche's nomination is in trouble due to concerns from Republican senators.
What is the settlement between Trump and the IRS?
The settlement would create a $1.8 billion fund for Trump.
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The outlets frame the story as a conflict between Trump and the Republican senators. Some outlets emphasize Trump's support for Blanche, while others highlight the concerns from the senators.

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    Trump's support for Blanche

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    The AtlanticTrump calls Blanche a 'STAR'
    TIMEThe White House urges the Senate to confirm Blanche
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    Concerns from Republican senators

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    VoxMultiple Republican senators express concerns
    NPR PoliticsOutgoing Republican senators object to the settlement
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