Trump Threatens to Pull Blanche Nomination | Omaha News

Trump is threatening to scrap Todd Blanche’s Attorney General nomination until two key Republican senators are gone, claiming they’re blocking a “great” pick—possibly over a controversial tax settlement deal. Blanche, Trump’s former personal lawyer, faces mounting scrutiny as Senate Republicans hold up his nomination, with a federal judge already criticizing the settlement. With midterms looming and control of the Senate in play, Blanche’s path to confirmation hangs in the balance, depending on a pivotal Judiciary Committee vote. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9064680c76abb060