Vote to take place on Blanche nomination after GOP senators drop opposition – US politics live

Trump’s former personal lawyer appears on track to become attorney general despite reservations over deal withdrawing ‘anti-weaponization fund’ Critics denounce Blanche deal to halt Trump slush fund Sign up for US Breaking News email Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog. President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer Todd Blanche appears on track to become the next US attorney general after two Republican senators drop their opposition to his nomination. Trump declined to call for…