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POLITICSAug 4 · 15:29 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMIBy ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and MARY CLARE JALONICK, Associated Press

Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general clears critical hurdle after deal with GOP holdouts

Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general advanced after reaching a deal with Republican senators opposing it over concerns about a $1.8 billion fund for Trump allies and tax audit immunity. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 12-10 to send his nomination to the floor, with Blanche confirming the fund was not active and clarifying tax immunity terms.

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