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Pres. Trump again pushes for Blanche’s confirmation
President Donald Trump urged GOP lawmakers to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general despite opposition from Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, who demand written assurance to eliminate the anti-weaponization fund. Trump claimed the fund is dead but hasn't provided written commitment, leading to the nomination holdup.
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