Senator John Cornyn blocks Todd Blanche AG nomination over fund FAST-MOVING
Todd Blanche, the acting Attorney General, has been nominated by President Donald Trump for a permanent post. The Senate Judiciary Committee has set a Thursday vote that requires the backing of every Republican member. Republican Senator John Cornyn of Texas cancelled a scheduled meeting with Blanche and said he is not prepared to vote yes until the Justice Department provides written assurance that the $1.8 billion “anti‑weaponization” fund tied to Trump allies is dead and that the audit‑immunity settlement with the IRS for Trump and his family is clearly defined. Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina backs Cornyn’s stance. The Justice Department has said the fund is no longer moving forward, but the audit‑immunity agreement remains in place, and it has supplied a written proposal to Cornyn’s office, which Cornyn says has not satisfied his demands. Without Cornyn’s support, the committee vote could fail, jeopardizing Blanche’s confirmation.
The dispute centers on the settlement of Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS, which included a plan for the anti‑weaponization fund and a clause granting tax‑audit immunity to Trump and his associates. The outcome of the nomination will affect leadership of the Justice Department and its handling of high‑profile investigations.
Entities: Chuck Grassley · Donald Trump · John Cornyn · Thom Tillis · Todd Blanche
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- [● 7 SOURCES] Senator John Cornyn said he is “not prepared to vote yes” on Blanche’s confirmation. (All articles)
- [● 7 SOURCES] Republican Senator Thom Tillis indicated he may also oppose Blanche’s confirmation. (All articles)
- [● 7 SOURCES] The Justice Department says the anti‑weaponization fund is no longer moving forward. (All articles)
- [● 7 SOURCES] The DOJ settlement with the IRS includes a tax‑audit immunity agreement protecting President Trump and his family. (All articles)
- [● 7 SOURCES] Cornyn demanded written assurance that the $1.8 billion “anti‑weaponization” fund is dead. (All articles)
- [● 7 SOURCES] The Senate Judiciary Committee scheduled a Thursday vote to advance Blanche’s confirmation. (All articles)
- [● 7 SOURCES] Todd Blanche is the acting attorney general nominated by President Donald Trump for a permanent appointment. (All articles)
- [● 7 SOURCES] Cornyn cancelled a scheduled meeting with Blanche to discuss his demands. (All articles)