Senate Judiciary Committee postpones Todd Blanche AG nomination vote over tax audit waiver dispute

The Senate Judiciary Committee delayed the confirmation vote for Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche due to an impasse with Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis regarding a tax audit waiver. The DOJ is currently negotiating revised language with the senators to resolve the procedural hurdle. The delay highlights internal friction within the confirmation process regarding transparency requirements for executive appointees.