Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general stalled Wednesday after key Senate Republicans demanded written assurances about the settlement of President Donald Trump's lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service. Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis postponed a committee vote, seeking clarification on whether the settlement's tax immunity provisions cover only existing audits or extend to future tax filings. The committee spokesman said the markup was postponed as negotiations continue to secure sufficient support for Blanche's confirmation.
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