GOP's Cornyn continues to block Todd Blanche as attorney general
Cornyn says he wants written Justice Department assurances before advancing Blanche, as Republicans weigh a $1.8 billion fund and tax-audit protections for Trump allies.
- Republican Senator John Cornyn canceled a meeting with Todd Blanche on Wednesday, withholding support for his U.S. attorney general nomination until the Justice Department provides written assurances on disputed settlement provisions.
- Cornyn's opposition centers on a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund" and tax audit immunity for President Donald Trump and his associates, both stemming from a settlement resolving Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service.
- Blanche submitted a written proposal on Wednesday aiming to "put the fund to bed," though some Republicans remain concerned about his past testimony regarding individuals who assaulted police during the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
- Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley set a 4 p.m. deadline on Wednesday to decide whether to cancel today's vote, as Blanche requires backing from every Republican committee member to advance his nomination.
- Cornyn and fellow committee member Thom Tillis of North Carolina continue expressing concerns about Blanche's role in creating the fund, leaving confirmation prospects uncertain pending further negotiations with the Justice Department.
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Morning Joe cracks up at Trump for throwing Blanche 'overboard' for IRS immunity
The hosts of "Morning Joe" cracked up on Friday, laughing at President Donald Trump's willingness to throw his attorney general nominee "overboard" once two Republicans said they refused to sign off. Formerly Trump's personal lawyer, Todd Blanche has been serving as the acting attorney general since Pam Bondi left the office. There was a willingness to approve Blanche among Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee, but one sticking point re…
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noahreport.comTrump Blasts RINO Senator Blocking His AG Nominee
Donald Trump called out John Cornyn, one of the RINO Senators blocking the nomination of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. Trump said that Cornyn is now blocking the nomination because Trump endorsed his opponent. Trump also confirmed he “gave up any payments for myself” from the fund that Cornyn is upset about. Trump wrote, “John...
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