Uncertainty shrouds Blanche’s nomination to be Trump’s next attorney general as key Republicans postpone vote – live
Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis had demanded further assurances about the settlement of Trump’s lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service Sign up for the US Breaking News email The US economy expanded at a sluggish 1.5% pace from April through June as rising imports weighed on growth. But consumer spending rose. And the Federal Reserve’s favored measure of inflation grew more slowly last month despite remaining above the central bank’s 2% target. The commerce department reported today…
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Unresolved 50% Nomination Proceeds with Caveats
The Senators accept the assurances provided by Trump's legal team regarding the IRS lawsuit, allowing the nomination to proceed to a final vote. The focus then shifts entirely to the economic data, with the White House announcing a specific regulatory change to bolster sluggish growth.
Watch for: Senate Judiciary Committee announces unanimous passage of the Attorney General nomination vote · Treasury Department releases a revised economic growth forecast exceeding 2.0%
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Unresolved 25% Political Stalemate and Delay
The Senators remain intransigent, demanding deeper, verifiable concessions on the lawsuit settlement, leading to a prolonged legislative deadlock. This forces the administration to pursue an alternative, perhaps less politically palatable, nominee to satisfy the Senate.
Watch for: The Senate issues a formal vote postponement notice regarding the Attorney General nomination · The White House announces the official withdrawal of the Blanche nomination
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Unresolved 15% Surprise Judicial Intervention
A surprise judicial ruling or high-level executive order related to the IRS lawsuit effectively neutralizes the Senators' leverage, removing the primary sticking point. This allows the nomination to pass quickly, potentially before the next major economic report.
Watch for: A federal court issues a ruling regarding the specific IRS settlement in Trump's lawsuit · The Attorney General nominee is confirmed to have taken office before the next Congressional session
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Unresolved 10% Bipartisan Economic Pivot (Counter-Intuitive)
Ignoring the partisan fight over the nomination, both the administration and key Senators shift focus entirely to the weak economy, agreeing to a bipartisan infrastructure bill that provides a massive fiscal stimulus, thus rendering the nomination debate secondary.
Watch for: Congress passes a bipartisan infrastructure package allocating over $500 billion · The Senate holds a joint hearing focused exclusively on inflation mitigation strategies
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