Trump Eyes Withdrawing Blanche's AG Nomination to Wait Out Republican Opponents

Trump said he may temporarily withdraw Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination while keeping him in the acting role, exploiting a federal law letting the deputy AG serve indefinitely. Two Republican senators blocking confirmation — Cornyn and Tillis — leave Congress in January 2027. Trump posted he'd put the nomination back "after Cornyn and Tillis are out of office." The Senate Judiciary Committee canceled a July 30 vote.