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President Donald Trump's Attorney General nominee, Todd Blanche, is facing serious resistance from within his own party. After key Republican senators refused to support his confirmation, Trump suggested he may withdraw Blanche's nomination and renominate him after two GOP holdouts leave the Senate. The dispute centers on a controversial IRS settlement, a proposed $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund, and broader questions about the Justice Department's independence.

In this episode of Lichtman Live, Professor Allan Lichtman examines why Blanche's nomination has stalled, what it reveals about divisions within the Republican Party, and what the battle could mean for the future of the Justice Department, the Trump administration, and the rule of law.

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