A Senate committee is expected to vote to advance acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination to lead the Justice Department after a deal was struck with Republican senators who had threatened to block his confirmation.
Deal with GOP Senators
The deal, which was announced late Sunday, came after Blanche issued an order confirming that there is no $1.8 billion fund to compensate Trump allies who believe they were prosecuted for political purposes.
Blanche, a former federal prosecutor and key member of Trump’s defense team, has faced intense scrutiny regarding his ability to maintain independence from the White House.
Democrats have expressed concerns that Blanche’s order does not go far enough to prevent the Trump administration from reviving the fund after his confirmation.
Original reporting: WTVQ (Lexington) — read the source article.
