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Senate committee advances Blanche's bid to become permanent attorney general, setting up final vote
A Senate committee on Tuesday advanced Todd Blanche's bid to become permanent AG, setting up a final vote.
President Trump's nomination for Blanche's as the next attorney general has been held up in a Senate committee over the anti-weaponization fund. The rescindment could clear the way for confirmation.
The Senate released a plan Friday to debate and vote on a massive package of bills before exiting for August recess. Leadership outlined a plan for voting on several bills and exiting for recess, which included voting on a continuing resolution (CR),
The Senate majority leader also said he plans to hold a vote on a GOP budget measure that is expected to fail.
U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune on Wednesday moved for cloture on the Protect College Sports Act, putting the legislation in line for vote before August recess.
Senators headed for the exits in the predawn hours Saturday, ending for now a crushing standoff over President Donald Trump's demands that they stay in session to pass a strict proof-of-citizenship voting bill before the summer recess.
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