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Why is President Trump facing a Senate pushback over Todd Blanche's nomination?

Lisa Brady 0:02
The president's facing pushback on Capitol Hill. On Lisa Brady, Fox News, President Trump says he may pull the nomination of Acting Attorney General Todd Blanch temporarily after hitting a Republican roadblock led by two senators who are leaving office in January.
David Spunt 0:17
Fox has heard from multiple sources that there are other senators who have the same concerns and they are not directly about Todd Blanch at all himself. Fox's David Spunt. Now, the concerns relate to an IRS settlement with the Trump family that offers blanket immunity for the president and members of his family to be protected from tax audits and fines in the past. Now, both senators, and we're learning others, wanted in writing that the immunity does not apply to future tax years for the Trumps.
Lisa Brady 0:45
A Senate panel postponing its vote on Blanche's nomination yesterday. The top Senate Democrat wants to create a new federal agency to investigate possible corruption in the Trump administration.
Arlene Graham Nordone 0:55
A proposal from Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer would form a federal anti-corruption bureau amid what he says is unprecedented profits from President Trump and members of his family, totaling $4 billion.
Chuck Schumer 1:08
The presidency is supposed to be a public trust. Trump has turned it into the single most profitable scam of his entire life.
Arlene Graham Nordone 1:17
The White House has repeatedly denied allegations President Trump has profited from the presidency or engaged in conflicts of interest. Schumer's bill is highly unlikely to advance in the Republican-led chamber, but is part of a Democratic pitch to voters ahead of the midterm elections.
Lisa Brady 1:33
Fox's Jared Halpern at the White House. A federal anti-fraud task force says it's working to protect taxpayer money, building partnerships around the country.
Unknown 1:41
A dedicated coalition of state and federal public servants committed to guarding taxpayer dollars like they guard their own bank accounts.
Lisa Brady 1:50
Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald in South Carolina announcing data sharing agreements with six states.

What concerns do senators have about the Trump family IRS settlement and immunity?

Lisa Brady 1:56
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Lisa Brady 2:15
The father of a school shooter learns his fate.
Madison Scarpino 2:18
This is the first parent in Georgia and only the third in the country to be convicted for a mass school shooting committed by their child. And in this case, the dad gifted his then 14-year-old son an AR-15 rifle used to kill four parents.
Lisa Brady 2:32
Fox is Madison Scarpino. Prosecutors say 55-year-old Colin Gray failed to address his son's deteriorating mental health or remove his access to guns. He was sentenced today to 15 years in prison after being convicted in March of multiple counts, including second-degree murder. His son, who is now 16, was sentenced this week to life in prison after pleading guilty to 55 counts. The son of an assistant NFL coach will have a mental evaluation before a criminal case continues after his mother was shot.
Tonya J. Powers 3:03
Elijah Zion Biennemi is facing felony charges in his mother's shooting, and a judge has cleared the way for him to undergo a competency evaluation. Biennemi is the 27-year-old son of former Washington Commanders Coach Eric Biennemi and is accused of shooting Mia Biennemi several times on Sunday night at the family's home. The motion asking for the evaluation was filed by the Loudoun County, Virginia Public Defender's Office, which argues that Biennemi has significant mental health issues and cannot assist in his own defense. Investigators have not revealed a motive in the incident. Mia Bien-Ami remains hospitalized but is out of the intensive care unit. Tonya J. Powers, Fox News.
Lisa Brady 3:40
Eric, Bien-Ami is currently an assistant coach with the Kansas City Chiefs. Just getting word of a shakeup in the Wisconsin race for governor. Former Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes just dropping out of the Democratic primary. The third Democrat to exit the crowded race, which includes Democratic Socialist Francesca Hong, who's been gaining in some recent polls.

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