Trump Administration Live Updates: President Says He May Drop Blanche Nomination, for Now

What We’re Covering
"Attorney General Vote: President Trump said on Thursday he may withdraw his nomination of Todd Blanche as attorney general, which was on hold after Republicans, lacking the necessary support, postponed a critical committee vote. Mr. Trump said he could nominate him again after two lame-duck Republican holdouts, who were concerned over a deal he cut to settle Mr. Trump’s lawsuit against the I.R.S., leave office next year. Read more ›
Immigration Enforcement: The Justice Department will seek on Thursday to use the sweeping powers of the Alien Terrorist Removal Court for the first time in its 30-year history, as it tries to deport an Afghan woman living in Texas who prosecutors say is a supporter of the terrorist group Islamic State, or ISIS."
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