POLITICSJun 16 · 20:35 UTCKSTP ABC MINNEAPOLISJosh Skluzacek

Blanche set for July confirmation hearings for attorney general as Republicans weigh support

The Senate Judiciary Committee has scheduled confirmation hearings for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche in mid-July as Republicans weigh support. Concerns remain about a $1.776 billion settlement fund, with senators like Thom Tillis and John Cornyn seeking assurances.

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Todd BlanchepersonSenate Judiciary CommitteeorganizationDonald TrumppersonThom TillispersonJohn CornynpersonJustice DepartmentorganizationIRS settlementtopic$1.776 billion settlement fundtopic

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