Washington, United States, Aug 3, 2026 (AFP) - Trump attorney general pick looks set to clear US Senate hurdle

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2026-08-04

President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Todd Blanche appeared on track Monday to become the next US attorney general after two Republican senators dropped their opposition to his nomination. Blanche's Senate confirmation has been held up by concerns from senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis over a $1.8 billion fund for alleged victims of politically motivated prosecution and a tax audit immunity deal with the Republican president. Blanche......

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