Senate Judiciary Committee advances Blanche's nomination for attorney general

TL;DR

The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 12-10 along party lines to advance Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general.
Concerns from Republican Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis about a $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund and President Trump's tax audit immunity deal were addressed by Blanche issuing a new order.
The new order rescinded the 'anti-weaponization' fund and clarified that the immunity applies only to specific past tax returns and individuals, satisfying Cornyn and Tillis.
Senator Susan Collins has stated she will vote no, citing concerns about the Justice Department becoming 'increasingly political'.
Democrats, led by Senator Dick Durbin, oppose Blanche's nomination, accusing him of attempting to replace officials with 'MAGA loyalists' and questioning the enforceability of his new orders.
Blanche previously served as acting attorney general and was scrutinized over the handling of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein and his meeting with Ghislaine Maxwell.

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