- Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis are demanding assurances on a fund, which is critical to the nominee Attorney General's appointment.
- Senators demanded confirmation of fund status and opposed Trump's Anti-Weaponization Fund regarding Blanche's nomination.
John Cornyn blocked Todd Blanche's nomination, amid ongoing disputes over the Anti-weaponization fund and Trump's comments.
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Updated Jul 31
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What happened
John Cornyn blocked Todd Blanche's nomination, amid ongoing disputes over the Anti-weaponization fund and Trump's comments.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Todd Blanche
American attorney (born 1974)
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John Cornyn
American politician and attorney (born 1952)
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)