Vote to take place on Blanche nomination after GOP senators drop opposition – US politics live

Trump’s former personal lawyer appears on track to become attorney general despite reservations over deal withdrawing ‘anti-weaponization fund’ Critics denounce Blanche deal to halt Trump slush fund Sign up for US Breaking News email Congressional seats, including one in Slotkin’s former district, are also in the mix in Michigan, with further tests of progressives’ rise. The progressive US senator Bernie Sanders has boosted El-Sayed and two progressive challengers in congressional races. ...

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