What We’re Covering
Blanche nomination: Senators John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina, the two Republican senators who had threatened to block Todd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general, now say they support his nomination. They did so after Mr. Blanche, the acting attorney general, confirmed in writing on Sunday that the Justice Department had abandoned parts of a deal it struck with President Trump to resolve his lawsuit against the I.R.S., including a planned $1.8 billion fund to pay those who claim they were unfairly prosecuted by the government. Read more ›
Middle East: Iran said it was holding talks with Oman on temporarily reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but emphasized that it was holding no current talks with the United States — contradicting Mr. Trump’s claim that a broader peace deal was near. Read more ›
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