Published Jul 29, 2026, 4:21 PM ET · Updated 3 months ago · 1 source

Todd Blanche’s US attorney general prospects in question as vote looms

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Todd Blanche’s US attorney general prospects in question as vote looms

Todd Blanche’s hopes of becoming US attorney general seemed to be in jeopardy on Wednesday after the Department of Justice did not provide written assurances to a key Republican senator that a $1.8bn slush fund was dead. The US Senate judiciary committee will hold a vote on Thursday on whether to advance Blanche’s nomination. Enter your email to keep reading - for free. It takes just 30 seconds We’re committed to keeping our quality reporting open. By registering and providing us with insight in