TRUMP’S EX-LAWYER POISED TO BECOME ATTORNEY-GENERAL AFTER ‘SLUSH FUND’ U-TURN

The United States Senate Judiciary Committee advanced former President Donald Trump’s former lawyer, Todd Blanche, to the position of Attorney General on Friday after Republican senators who had objected to his nomination dropped their objections, clearing the final hurdle before a full Senate vote. According to the International homepage, this decision marks a significant step toward confirming Blanche as the next chief federal prosecutor.

Blanche’s nomination had previously faced resistance from Republican holdouts, who raised concerns about his past conduct and the so‑called ‘slush fund’ allegations. The committee’s vote was described in reports from the South China Morning Post and the New York Times as a result of a deal struck with the dissenting senators, allowing them to withdraw their objections. The New York Times update noted that the committee’s endorsement effectively paves the way for a confirmation hearing and subsequent Senate confirmation, though no official vote counts are yet public.

Blanche’s appointment would replace the outgoing U.S. Attorney General and could influence federal law enforcement priorities; the decision reflects a broader trend of Republican support for Trump‑aligned nominees.

• Todd Blanche’s nomination cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee after Republican holdouts dropped objections.
• The advancement was the result of a deal with dissenting senators, as reported by the South China Morning Post and the New York Times.
• Blanche’s confirmation is now expected to proceed to a full Senate vote, pending further confirmation hearings.

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