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Blanche’s mission: Convince the Senate’s free agents
Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche faces challenges in securing Senate confirmation as Republican senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis express concerns over his handling of a Trump tax immunity deal and the creation of a $1.8 billion fund. Cornyn seeks clarity on the deal's process, while Tillis demands assurance the fund will not resurface.
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