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GOP holdouts say they will vote to advance Blanche's nomination for attorney general

Cornyn said he would support advancing Blanche’s nomination after receiving written assurances about the fund and tax agreement.

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Republican Sens. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis said they would support advancing Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination after the Justice Department issued a written order rescinding a proposed fund and clarified limits on a tax-immunity agreement.

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John Cornyn R · TX · SEN
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John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Texas senator who agreed to support advancing Blanche’s nomination

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose IRS settlement, proposed fund and public statements were central to the dispute

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Thom Tillis
R · NC · SEN

North Carolina senator who agreed to support advancing Blanche’s nomination

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Todd Blanche
R · Attorney General

Acting attorney general and nominee whose order addressed the fund and tax agreement

Blanche's version of this story ↗

Former attorney general whose departure preceded Blanche’s elevation

Adam B. Schiff
D · CA · SEN

Democratic senator who criticized the deal

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Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Todd Blanche's Attorney General Nomination

John Cornyn and Thom Tillis agreed to support advancing Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination after the Justice Department provided assurances or made changes concerning a proposed fund and an IRS settlement. Left-leaning outlets emphasize criticism of the senators’ support and question whether the agreement changed protections tied to Trump. Center outlets focus on the committee process and assurances, while some also note opposition and uncertainty about floor support. Right-leaning outlets present the agreement as addressing Cornyn and Tillis’s concerns and moving Blanche forward, with some also relaying Democratic objections.

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