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Blanche nomination at risk of delay as senator seeks assurances on Trump settlement
['The Associated Press']
Bangor Daily News
GOP Sen. John Cornyn, a crucial swing vote, called off a scheduled Wednesday meeting with Blanche, who is already the acting attorney general.
Cornyn told reporters that the Justice Department has not adequately addressed in writing his concerns about the settlement that afforded Trump and members of his family protection from tax audits.
The Senate Judiciary Committee has scheduled a vote for Thursday to advance Blanche’s nomination to the full Senate, but could be delayed if Blanche doesn’t win Cornyn’s support.
“They know what they need to do but they simply refuse to do it,” Cornyn said of the Justice Department.
Cornyn has also demanded clarification from the Justice Department on the scope of the tax immunity deal.