Two Republican members of the US Senate Judiciary Committee announced on the 3rd that they will no longer oppose acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche's correction. This was interpreted by the US media as removing a major obstacle to Blanche's nomination being approved, which means that his nomination is more likely to be confirmed by the Senate.

Two Republican members of the US Senate Judiciary Committee announced on the 3rd that they will no longer oppose acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche's correction. This was interpreted by the US media as removing a major obstacle to Blanche's nomination being approved, which means that his nomination is more likely to be confirmed by the Senate.