- Texas legislative control battle following Talarico's Senate win
- 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.
- Todd Blanche's political standing is influenced by the Texas political bloc, and Donald Trump controls his ultimate appointment.
Donald Trump stated his intention to hand power to Todd Blanche.
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What happened
Donald Trump stated his intention to hand power to Todd Blanche.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Trump nominates Blanche as AG; Cassidy supports the move despite past tensions.1 source
Trump intends to transfer power to Todd Blanche.1 source
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The entities involved
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Todd Blanche
American attorney (born 1974)
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)