Todd Blanche attorney general nomination on edge as Cornyn questions Trump-IRS settlement
3 sources·Updated July 30, 2026
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- NPR Politics·5h agoTrump says he 'may' pull Blanche AG nomination temporarily
The news comes as two key Republicans are withholding their support over concerns about the Justice Department's deal with President Trump.
Read at NPR Politics → - CNBC Top News·23h agoTodd Blanche attorney general nomination on edge as Cornyn questions Trump-IRS settlement
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, says the DOJ has failed to satisfy his concerns about a deal to shield President Donald Trump and others from IRS tax audits.
Read at CNBC Top News → - Bloomberg Politics·1d agoCornyn, Blanche Standoff Persists With Key Thursday Vote at Risk
Republican Senator John Cornyn and President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Justice Department remain in a standoff over his confirmation, throwing into doubt a planned Thursday committee vote on the nomination.
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