Democrats question Blanche over Times subpoenas as AG vote delayed

Senate Democrats demanded answers from Todd Blanche regarding withdrawn subpoenas of The New York Times before his attorney general confirmation vote. The committee delayed a crucial vote as key Republicans withheld support, amid ongoing payouts to Trump allies through a settlement announced hours before the scheduled vote.

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With Blanche Nomination at Stake, Payouts to Trump Allies Continue (Gift Article)

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"Federal judges have repeatedly singled out Mr. Blanche by name, highlighting the direct role he has played in a wide array of what judges have cast as prosecutorial missteps." A seven-figure settlement is announced two days before a scheduled Senate committee vote on Todd Blanche’s nomination to be attorney general.

With Blanche nomination at stake, payouts to Trump allies continue - The Boston Globe

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When you need new ways to grift off lawbreakers With Blanche nomination at stake, payouts to Trump allies continue www.bostonglobe.com/2026/07/29/n... WASHINGTON -- Two days before Senate lawmakers were scheduled to vote on advancing Todd Blanche's nomination to serve as attorney general, a million-dollar payout was announced for an anti-abortion ac...

Grassley postpones vote in US Senate panel on Blanche nomination for AG • Tennessee Lookout

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A vote on acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination to permanently fill the nation’s top law enforcement role was postponed Wednesday after two Republican senators — John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina — remain dissatisfied. A vote on acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination to permanently fill the nation’s top law enforcement job was postponed Wednesday.

Republicans Delay Key Vote on Todd Blanche’s DOJ Nomination

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President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Justice could be in jeopardy after Republicans postponed a key vote set for Thursday on Todd Blanche’s nomination amid a showdown with two GOP senators. NBC’s Kelly O’Donnell reports for TODAY.

Trump Floats Temporarily Withdrawing Blanche Nomination

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President Donald Trump floated the possibility of temporarily withdrawing Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general amid opposition from two Republican senators, suggesting he could renominate his pick after those lawmakers departed office.