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Blanche Clears Path for Justice Dept Nomination | Irvine News
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Acting AG Todd Blanche is on the verge of confirmation after defusing a Republican holdup over a controversial $1.8 billion fund for Trump allies — now officially declared non-existent by Blanche’s order. Senators Cornyn and Tillis have backed off their objections, clearing the way for his nomination to move forward. The dispute traces back to Trump’s IRS lawsuit settlement, which critics slammed as self-dealing — though Democrats remain wary it could resurface. Meanwhile, tax immunity granted only to Trump, his sons, and the Trump Organization doesn’t shield future audits. Blanche’s broader independence from the White House continues to draw scrutiny, but this settlement issue was the immediate roadblock delaying his Senate vote.
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