The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced Todd Blanche's nomination, while Tillis shifted from previously holding up the process to allowing it to move forward.
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What happened
The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced Todd Blanche's nomination, while Tillis shifted from previously holding up the process to allowing it to move forward.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Tillis reverses course, using Senate rules to block nominations, including ambassadorial roles.1 source
Committee advanced Blanche's nomination; Tillis shifted from holding up to allowing it to move forward.1 source
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The entities involved
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Todd Blanche
American attorney (born 1974)
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John Thune
American politician (born 1961)
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Thom Tillis
United States Senator from North Carolina since 2015
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