Blanche's AG bid at risk as GOP demands clarity on Trump-IRS settlement
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Acting Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche's confirmation hangs in the balance after Sen. John Cornyn canceled a meeting to press for written assurances about provisions of the Trump-IRS settlement that could shield Trump and others from audits on pre-settlement tax returns; Sen. Thom Tillis shares concerns about a related DOJ fund, and the Judiciary Committee's upcoming vote could doom Blanche's confirmation if GOP lawmakers withhold support.
Topics:nation#irs-audits-immunity#john-cornyn#politics#senate-judiciary-committee#todd-blanche#trump-irs-settlement
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- Cornyn meeting with Blanche canceled ahead of key Judiciary Committee vote The Hill
- Blanche nomination hangs by a thread as Cornyn stands by settlement ultimatum Politico
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