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Texas GOP Sen. John Cornyn says he's 'noncommittal' on confirming Todd Blanche for AG

Cornyn said he had concerns about Blanche’s confirmation and questioned him during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.

Texas GOP Sen. John Cornyn says he's 'noncommittal' on confirming Todd Blanche for AG
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Sen. John Cornyn said he was not yet committed to confirming Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, raising concerns during Blanche’s Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. Cornyn questioned Blanche about an agreement involving Trump’s tax returns and a Justice Department fund that Blanche said would not proceed.

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Senator questioning Todd Blanche’s attorney general confirmation

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John Cornyn Questions Todd Blanche on DOJ Anti-Weaponization Fund

At Todd Blanche’s Senate confirmation hearing, John Cornyn questioned him about a Justice Department anti-weaponization fund. Left-leaning outlets focus on whether the settlement could leave the fund enforceable and on the legal challenge to it. Center outlets emphasize Cornyn’s questions and undecided status within Blanche’s confirmation hearing, with some attention to the nomination’s prospects. Right-leaning outlets focus on Cornyn’s scrutiny of the canceled fund and Blanche’s statement that it would not proceed.

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