He is the person nominated by President Trump to become the next Attorney General of the United States.

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Trump suggests he may pause Blanche's confirmation amid GOP pushback

First publishedJul 30, 23:46 UTC

Last updatedJul 31, 19:24 UTC · 30m ago

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Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche's confirmation is on hold after some Republican senators refused to vote for him. President Trump suggested that he may press pause on the nomination.

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President Trump said he might stop the confirmation process for Todd Blanche, who is nominated to be Attorney General. Some Republican senators have said they will not vote for Blanche. Because of this opposition, Blanche's confirmation is currently on hold. Trump indicated he could pause the nomination until more support is gathered.

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The Attorney General leads the Department of Justice, which handles federal lawsuits and investigations; a delay can affect important legal decisions and government operations.

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Who is Todd Blanche?: He is the person nominated by President Trump to become the next Attorney General of the United States.
Why might Trump pause the nomination?: He may pause it because some Republican senators have said they will not vote for Blanche, making confirmation uncertain.

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