POLITICSJun 10 · 09:08 UTCSEMAFORBurgess Everett

Blanche faces a rocky road to confirmation in the Senate

Republicans are attempting to advance Todd Blanche’s nomination to attorney general, with a hearing planned in about a month. His confirmation faces uncertainty due to potential GOP opposition in the Judiciary Committee, and the nomination may be tied to the revival of Trump’s 'anti-weaponization' fund.

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