Blanche nomination has momentum, despite a few GOP obstacles

"Confirmation Chaos: Blanche's Senate Confirmation Hits Roadblock Despite Bipartisan Deal A deal brokered by Republican Sens. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis may have seemed like a breakthrough in the confirmation process for Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, but the nomination still faces significant hurdles in the Senate. Several key GOP senators remain undecided, casting a cloud of uncertainty over Blanche's bid for the permanent post. Meanwhile, centrist Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, who is already facing a tough reelection battle in a Democratic-leaning state, is another crucial vote that could go either way. As the Senate grapples with Blanche's nomination, it remains to be seen whether the fragile bipartisan deal will be enough to secure his confirmation."

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s confirmation to the permanent post faces hurdles in the Senate even after the dramatic deal involving Republican Sens. John Cornyn (Texas) and Thom Tillis (N.C.), as several other key GOP senators remain undecided over his nomination. Centrist Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), who faces a tough reelection contest in a Democratic-leaning...