9 August 2026 · The Guardian
Senate Delays Todd Blanche's Nomination Vote
The Senate committee has postponed the vote on Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general. This decision comes amid ongoing discussions about various political issues.
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Adapted from The Guardian, 29 July 2026, and rewritten at three levels by Newslish. Newslish is not affiliated with the source. Read the original.
Key vocabulary
nomination
the act of proposing someone for a position
“The Senate committee is discussing Todd Blanche's nomination.”
committee
a group of people appointed for a specific function
“The Senate committee is responsible for voting on nominations.”
postpone
to delay something to a later time
“They decided to postpone the vote on the nomination.”
tariff
a tax imposed on imported goods
“Trump wants more power to impose tariffs.”
testimony
a formal statement given in a court or before a committee
“Fauci's testimony before the Senate is highly anticipated.”
Quick quiz
01What action did the Senate committee take regarding Todd Blanche's nomination?
02What other significant political issue is mentioned in the article?
03What does Trump want more power to impose tariffs on?
Discussion
What impact do you think the delay in Todd Blanche's nomination will have on U.S. politics?