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Trump's tax immunity scheme hoists president by his own petard on Blanche AG nomination

Blanche’s nomination became part of negotiations over written limits on the tax agreement.

Trump's tax immunity scheme hoists president by his own petard on Blanche AG nomination
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Donald Trump refused to formalize limits on a tax-immunity agreement, putting negotiations over Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination at risk. Republican senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis pressed for written limits but signaled they were prepared to support Blanche.

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Acting attorney general and nominee for attorney general

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Donald Trump
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President refusing to formalize limits on the tax-immunity agreement

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John Cornyn
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Senator seeking written limits on the tax-immunity agreement

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Thom Tillis
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Senator negotiating over limits on the tax-immunity agreement

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Trump Defends Justice Department Fund and Backs Todd Blanche

Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination is stalled as Republican senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis seek written assurances about a Justice Department fund. Trump said he may temporarily withdraw the nomination. Left-leaning outlets tie the delay to the senators’ demands and, in one account, their political independence. Center outlets focus on Trump’s possible withdrawal and the negotiations over assurances. Right-leaning outlets foreground Trump’s backing of Blanche and defense of the fund while noting the senators’ requests.

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