- Texas political races tighten ahead of midterm elections
- John Cornyn and Chip Roy contested the GOP nomination for Texas AG while aligning with Donald Trump's conservative goals.
- Todd Blanche, a nominee for Texas Attorney General, faced political pressure regarding his loyalty to the Trump administration and defense against IRS audits.
- Blanche's nomination is tied to a Trump administration settlement, prompting demands for changes from John Cornyn.
Blanche is involved in the DOJ confirmation process, while Bill Pulte is noted as a key ally of Donald Trump.
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Updated Aug 1
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Blanche is involved in the DOJ confirmation process, while Bill Pulte is noted as a key ally of Donald Trump.
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Blanche's nomination is tied to a Trump administration settlement, prompting demands for changes from John Cornyn.Also in this story
- Blanche approved orders to shield Trump from IRS audits, while Cornyn objected to the out-of-court settlement.
- Cornyn expresses concern over Trump's IRS immunity deal while Murkowski weighs Blanche's nomination and Cassidy worries about lawfare.
Within Texas political races tighten ahead of midterm elections
The entities involved
- Blanche
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Bill Pulte
American philanthropist and executive