Live updates: Senate panel takes up Blanche nomination; Congress votes on separate war powers resolutions

The Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to vote Thursday morning on the nomination of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to take the role permanently. Republican Sens. John Cornyn (Texas) and Thom Tillis (N.C.) have not committed to backing him, and their opposition could sink the nomination. And Dr. Erica Schwartz faces a vote in the...

The Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to vote Thursday morning on the nomination of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to take the role permanently. Republican Sens. John Cornyn (Texas) and Thom Tillis (N.C.) have not committed to backing him, and their opposition could sink the nomination. And Dr. Erica Schwartz faces a vote in the...