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Todd Blanche nomination in peril as key GOP senator rails on DOJ over controversial fund

Senator John Cornyn stated he would withhold his vote to confirm Todd Blanche, President Trump's nominee for attorney general, due to the Department of Justice's actions. The Department of Justice has pursued legal action against individuals associated with the Jan 6th Capitol riot.

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 09:08 PM EDT

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