The nomination of Todd Blanche to be attorney general is in jeopardy after a seven-figure settlement was announced two days before a scheduled Senate committee vote, and a key Republican senator expressed dissatisfaction with the Justice Department's handling of a deal involving President Donald Trump. Senator John Cornyn said the DOJ has failed to satisfy his concerns about an agreement to shield Trump and other individuals from Internal Revenue Service tax audits. The settlement, which involves payments to Trump allies, was disclosed just ahead of the committee's consideration of Blanche's nomination. Cornyn's opposition could be pivotal in the closely divided Senate, where Blanche needs broad support to advance. The developments have cast uncertainty over Blanche's path to confirmation, as lawmakers on both sides scrutinize the circumstances surrounding the settlement and the IRS deal. Blanche, a former federal prosecutor and longtime Trump lawyer, has faced questions from senators about his independence and willingness to stand up to the president. The committee vote, originally scheduled for this week, now appears uncertain as Cornyn and other members demand more information. Neither the DOJ nor Blanche's office has publicly commented on the specific terms of the settlement or the IRS agreement. The White House has not indicated whether it will delay the vote to address the concerns.