News

Politics

On HALO

10 hours ago

Trump's AG pick off life support after key Republican rebels relent

Two key Republican rebels are dropping their resistance against President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Justice Department.Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Thom Tillis, R-N.C., have for weeks dug their heels into the ground against confirming acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to fully take over the position. They have been trying to extract concessions from the administration in exchange for their votes.And those concessions came on Sunday as Blanche’s first key test fast approaches. After warring with Trump and Blanche’s confirmation nearly being withdrawn, the duo are now ready to suppor...