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Trump Weighs Pulling Todd Blanche Nomination Amid Vote Delay

Todd Blanche’s path to becoming Attorney General hit a snag after President Donald Trump threatened to withdraw his nomination after two senators delayed a crucial vote. The sticking point is that Sen. Thom Tillis and Sen. John Cornyn insist that the DOJ commit in writing to drop.

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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated politics brief. The source report from NBC News says: Todd Blanche’s path to becoming Attorney General hit a snag after President Donald Trump threatened to withdraw his nomination after two senators delayed a crucial vote. The sticking point is that Sen. Thom Tillis and Sen. John Cornyn insist that the DOJ commit in writing to drop.

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  • Primary source: NBC News
  • Published: Jul 31, 2026, 11:14 AM UTC
  • Coverage area: Politics
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