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GOP Criticism Mounts as Trump Faces Political Challenges
President Trump faces growing criticism from Senate Republicans over his handling of political appointments. Sen. John Kennedy warns that delaying Todd Blanche’s nomination could backfire if the Senate flips in November.
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The Hill
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, is warning that President Trump’s threat to withdraw Todd Blanche’s nomination to serve as attorney general and resubmit it in 2027 to circumvent GOP critics could backfire because control of the Senate could flip in November. As
2026-07-31 11:59 UTC
The Hill
[Watch Whole Hog Politics live: Hill Insider members can join us live today at 9 a.m. ET as Chris Stirewalt and host Bill Sammon break down this week’s political news and answer questions from a live online audience.] Democrats have never had it so good. The incumbent Republican president is wildly
2026-07-31 12:00 UTC