Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination to permanently lead the Department of Justice faces uncertainty. Two GOP senators, John Cornyn from Texas and Thom Tillis from North Carolina, have voiced their opposition to Blanche’s confirmation. Their objection centers around a proposed $1.8 billion fund intended to compensate individuals who claim wrongful prosecution.
The senators urge the DOJ to abandon the plan for the fund. Their resistance imposes a hurdle for Blanche’s nomination, which requires Senate approval.
Geoff Bennett interviewed Devlin Barrett to explore the situation further.
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