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Cornyn and Tillis in discussions with White House to get Blanche across the finish line
Sens. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis are engaging with the Trump administration to resolve concerns over attorney general nominee Todd Blanche's controversial IRS settlement agreement. The White House is actively seeking their support for Blanche's confirmation amid bipartisan criticism of a $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization fund' outlined in the agreement.
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