Senators Grassley and Tillis handled the vote on Todd Blanche's nomination, with both withholding support amid Tillis's challenge to Trump over a slush fund.

The entities involved

• Todd Blanche →

  American attorney (born 1974)

  • Donald Trump nominated Todd Blanche to lead the Justice Department, leading to discussions about confirmation chances and potential criminal contempt charges.Mon 04:01
  • The U.S. Federal Government investigated threats made against the president, involving Todd Blanche.Sun 23:26
• Chuck Grassley →

  United States Senator from Iowa since 1981

  • Diesel costs rose significantly in Iowa.Sat 11:43
  • Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley serve on the Senate Agriculture Committee.Fri 03:26
• Thom Tillis →

  United States Senator from North Carolina since 2015

  • The Trump administration redirected federal funds and built a ballroom on the East Wing site.Mon 12:30
  • While serving as a North Carolina Senator, Thom Tillis has been involved in political developments concerning the Texas primary season, specifically criticizing Donald Trump's support decisions and Trump's antagonism toward John Cornyn.Sun 20:07

Related events

• The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced Todd Blanche's nomination, while Tillis shifted from previously holding up the process to allowing it to move forward.Aug 4
• Following Trump's nomination, Senate votes on Todd Blanche's confirmation reveal Cassidy's support and Murkowski's refusal.Aug 9
• Todd Blanche is running the Department of Justice (DOJ) handling Donald Trump's legal case.Jul 2
• The Senate voted to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general, supporting Donald Trump through his many convictions.Jun 20
• Donald Trump attempts to influence Colorado elections while Todd Blanche's confirmation and DOJ resignations are reported.Jul 19