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Defying Trump, Cornyn Uses His Lame-Duck Power

Senator John Cornyn defied President Trump by blocking the appointment of Todd Blanche as attorney general. Cornyn, in his final days in the Senate, is using his remaining influence to oppose Trump's selection for the position.

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Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 08:01 PM EDT

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