Blanche’s attorney-general nomination stalls over Trump’s IRS lawsuit – US politics live
Summary
Todd Blanche’s nomination for U.S. attorney general is delayed because some Republican senators want more written proof about a legal settlement involving President Donald Trump and the IRS. Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis want clear limits on the deal to ensure it only applies to current IRS audits and not future tax filings of the president.Key Facts
- Todd Blanche’s vote for attorney general was postponed by a Senate committee.
- Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis requested written assurances about the Trump-IRS settlement.
- They want confirmation that the ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ is no longer active.
- Cornyn wants the settlement to cover only existing IRS audits, not future ones.
- The Justice Department is working to provide the requested clarifications.
- Senate committee Chairman Chuck Grassley supports Blanche and wants the nomination to succeed.
- The decision to delay the vote came to secure enough committee support.
- The issue is tied to President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the IRS.
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