Key facts
- Todd Blanche, a former lawyer for Donald Trump, is seeking nomination for U.S. attorney general.
- Blanche advanced out of committee on a party-line vote.
- A deal was reportedly made with Republican holdouts to secure support.
- The deal may involve ending Trump's "anti-weaponization" fund.
- The agreement could also narrow immunity for Trump from past tax return audits.
Todd Blanche, who previously represented Donald Trump, has made significant progress in his campaign for attorney general. His advancement through a committee vote was secured through an agreement with Republican members who had initially opposed him. This deal reportedly includes provisions to terminate Trump's "anti-weaponization" fund and limit the scope of an agreement that would grant Trump immunity from audits of his past tax returns.