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Aug 5: Blanche nomination advances after GOP opposition drops
FRAMING Axios and NPR Politics emphasized DOJ Independence Threatened; Breitbart News emphasized Nomination Path Forward.
WHAT BOTH SIDES REPORT
- ▸Sens. Cornyn and Tillis dropped opposition after Blanche agreed in writing to terminate the anti-weaponization fund. — Axios, Christian Science Monitor
- ▸Sen. Susan Collins announced she will vote against Blanche's confirmation. — Axios, RedState
LEFT / CENTER-LEFT
- ▸Collins cited the DOJ's eroded independence as the basis for her opposition vote. — Axios
- ▸Blanche also agreed to narrow IRS settlement audit protections for Trump, per Axios. — Axios
- ▸NPR noted Blanche assuaged two Republican senators' concerns ahead of the committee vote. — NPR Politics
RIGHT / CENTER-RIGHT
- ▸Breitbart reported Sen. Padilla alleged Trump would create a new anti-weaponization fund after midterms. — Breitbart News
- ▸Breitbart reported Cornyn said the fund is 'dead' and that was the most senators could do. — Breitbart News