Tillis withholds Blanche vote until AG pick meets Epstein survivors

Outgoing Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) said Thursday he will not vote to confirm acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to the permanent role until Blanche meets with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse. Why it matters: Even a single Republican "no" vote on the Senate Judiciary Committee would prevent Blanche's nomination from advancing to a confirmation vote before the full Senate. What they're saying: "I have not made a final decision, but Mr. Blanche said very quickly yesterday that he would…