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Senators Cornyn and Tillis threaten to block Blanche nomination over IRS settlement transparency

Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis are withholding support for attorney general nominee Todd Blanche, citing his refusal to provide written commitments regarding the reversal of a settlement deal between the IRS and President Trump. The standoff highlights internal GOP friction over executive branch appointments and the handling of past litigation against federal agencies.

New York Timesabout 16 hours agoUSengCredibility 46%View source

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